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El Paso Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 50,031 students in El Paso Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in El Paso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
76 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
50,031 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
3,392 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #609 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#671 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
89 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
643 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
42,056 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
53%
# Black Students
1,677 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
4,366 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
187 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,013 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,617
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
3,045
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,334
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,298
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,282
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,361
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,470
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,255
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,412
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,511
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,092
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,665
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,969
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,720
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,523 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,535 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$677 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$877 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,523
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,535
$14,148
Best El Paso Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 774-7750
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 774-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #66.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6970
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #77.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #88.
Hughey Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 Hughey
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 832-6670
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 832-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #99.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 626-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 626-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2820
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1616.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Nardo Goodman
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1717.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4851 Marcus Urbine Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #1818.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
William C Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Coates Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #2121.
Bliss Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 Sheridan Rd
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 587-2540
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 587-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2222.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 940 students
Rank: #2323.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Grades: 6-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #2525.
Franklin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,149 students
Rank: #2626.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2727.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7530 Lakehurst Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #2828.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 587-2680
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 587-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 916 students
Rank: #2929.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #3030.
Coronado High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 834-2460
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 834-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #3131.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #3232.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,674 students
Rank: #3333.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2640
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #3434.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 779-3781
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 779-3781
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #3535.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-4220
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District manages 76 public schools serving 50,031 students.
What is the rank of El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District is ranked #609 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso Independent School District?
84% of El Paso Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is El Paso Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,535 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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