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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 2026 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 48,118 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 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
48,118 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
3,278 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #668 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#680 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
84%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
9%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,060 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,232 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$677 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$877 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,060
$13,352
Spending / Student
$18,232
$14,079
Best El Paso Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Dr Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Bliss Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Sheridan Rd
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
William C Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Coates Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Coronado High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Clifton Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 587-2560
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 587-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6445 Escondido Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District manages 77 public schools serving 48,118 students.
What is the rank of El Paso Independent School District?
El Paso Independent School District is ranked #668 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $18,232 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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