El Paso Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on El Paso Isd

El Paso ISD serves a large student enrollment across its territory. The district's enrollment spans the full PreK-12 range, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, and a substantial share also identifying as White, Black, or Asian. The district does not report free-and-reduced-price lunch rates or English learner enrollment in the available data, so a reader cannot directly assess the share of economically disadvantaged students or the extent of language support needs from these sources.

State testing results show a district where proficiency varies considerably by subject and grade. In reading and language arts, students perform relatively stronger, with roughly half to slightly above half of students reaching proficiency by grades six and eight. Math performance is lower overall: in grades three through five, roughly four in ten students are proficient, but proficiency drops sharply in grade six, and only around one third of eighth graders meet the standard. Science results at grade five show only about a quarter of students proficient; by eighth grade that rebounds to roughly half. Social studies, tested in grade eight, shows one of the lowest proficiency rates in the district, with only a quarter of students reaching the standard. A parent should note that grade seven results appear incomplete in the data provided, which may reflect how the district structures testing or a data reporting gap.

Across all subjects and grades together, the district sits in the top quartile among El Paso County's districts for overall proficiency. That said, absolute proficiency levels remain below the midpoint in most areas, and a gap persists between reading and math. The district's performance on science and social studies is a potential area for parent inquiry, particularly for students heading toward high school.

Chronic absenteeism presents a significant challenge. The district's rate places it in the bottom quartile among county districts, with roughly one in every three students chronically absent. This is a widespread issue that may reflect transportation, economic, family stability, or engagement factors. A prospective family may want to understand how the district is addressing attendance and whether the design of schools and services supports regular participation.

El Paso ISD has undergone major structural changes. In November 2024, the board voted to close eight elementary schools as part of a multi-year redesign aimed at addressing declining enrollment and a substantial projected budget deficit. The first wave closed Carlos Rivera, Lamar, Newman, Putnam, Rusk, and Zavala for the 2025-26 school year; Travis and Stanton will follow in 2026-27. This is not a small matter for families: school closures shift attendance boundaries and busing, directly affecting where a child is assigned and how they get there. The closure wave is ongoing, so a family moving to the district should confirm current boundaries and check for future phases.

In parallel, the district has launched specialized academic offerings to diversify student pathways. These include Montessori programs at some schools, a STEM academy, a Fine Arts academy, and Extended Day Learning Centers offering before- and after-school care at select campuses. These additions mean families may have choices beyond their assigned school, though access varies by location and enrollment caps.

The district's financial situation has been strained. It faced a projected significant budget deficit and discovered in 2023 that it had overtaxed homeowners by exceeding the state-allowed operations tax rate, which it corrected the following year. In 2024-25, the board lowered the property tax rate but rising property values offset that reduction for most homeowners, resulting in higher monthly bills despite the rate cut. The district is considering a bond election as soon as November 2026 to renovate aging campuses, replace cooling systems, improve security, and fund consolidated facilities. If passed, a bond would carry long-term tax and operational implications.

Housing in the El Paso area served by the district is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. Median home values are in the mid-range, with rental costs averaging a moderate share of household income. This makes the area accessible to many families, though affordability varies by zip code, and rising home values have been pushing up property tax bills.

The district has broad geographic reach across El Paso. A family considering El Paso ISD should verify their specific school assignments, understand whether any future closures will affect them, explore whether specialized programs align with their child's interests, and monitor the board's timeline and planning for the proposed bond. The combination of declining enrollment, school consolidation, budget pressure, and expanding program options means the district is in transition, with both challenges and opportunities for families to navigate.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

49,139

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 84%

Black 3%

White 9%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

71%

Gr 4

40%

64%

Gr 5

40%

48%

Gr 6

41%

73%

Gr 7

36%

71%

Gr 8

44%

73%

Math

Gr 3

25%

58%

Gr 4

40%

44%

Gr 5

39%

15%

Gr 6

20%

49%

Gr 7

11%

Gr 8

25%

53%

Science

Gr 5

43%

Gr 8

39%

67%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

44%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

Schools in this District

84 schools are officially reported under this district.

GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8

COLLEGE CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (CCTA)

CPT GABRIEL NAVARRETE MIDDLE

TIPPIN EL

H R MOYE EL

DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8

ABOUT FACE PROGRAM EL

CHARLES Q MURPHREE PK-8

COACH WALLY HARTLEY PK-8

WILLIAM C HERRERA EL

COLIN L POWELL EL

E-14 MODULAR WESTSIDE EL

MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL

TOM LEA JR EL

TRANSMOUNTAIN EARLY COLLEGE H S

E-17 NE EL SANDSTONE RANCH

ABOUT FACE JJAEP

PREK PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL

YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM RESEARCH & PREPARATORY ACADEMY

DR JOSEPH TORRES EL

COACH ARCHIE DURAN EL

DON HASKINS PK-8

BOBBY JOE HILL PK-8

NIXON EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

26%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$251,943

Year-over-year change+1.7%

Range across 17 ZIP codes$141K to $417K

vs. state typical0.83x

vs. national typical0.68x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (17 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79938	El Paso	$253K	+1.9%	26.8%
79934	El Paso	$251K	+2.2%	13.8%
79912	El Paso	$318K	+1.2%	10.4%
79925	El Paso	$239K	+1.5%	6.4%
79904	El Paso	$189K	+1.5%	5.6%
79924	El Paso	$194K	+2.0%	3.8%
79930	El Paso	$187K	+1.7%	3.5%
79922	El Paso	$417K	+2.5%	3.1%
79936	El Paso	$222K	+1.7%	3.1%
79905	El Paso	$161K	+2.2%	3.1%

Showing top 10 of 17 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,540/mo

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 14 ZIP codes$1,013 to $2,603/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (14 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79938	El Paso	$1,683	+1.8%	26.8%
79934	El Paso	$1,793	+2.8%	13.8%
79912	El Paso	$1,298	+1.6%	10.4%
79925	El Paso	$1,439	+11.0%	6.4%
79904	El Paso	$1,139	+0.5%	5.6%
79924	El Paso	$1,420	+4.3%	3.8%
79930	El Paso	$1,404	+8.0%	3.5%
79936	El Paso	$1,490	+3.9%	3.1%
79902	El Paso	$1,083	+5.3%	3.1%
79932	El Paso	$2,014	+4.6%	2.3%
79903	El Paso	$1,226	+2.9%	1.4%
79915	El Paso	$1,013	—	0.2%
79911	El Paso	$2,603	—	0.0%
79935	El Paso	$1,130	+0.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,271/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Annual rent / national median income22.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$269/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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