Ysleta Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ysleta Isd

Ysleta Independent School District serves a large area of El Paso County, spanning pre-K through grade twelve across a network of campuses. With enrollment in the mid-range for a district its type, YISD is currently navigating a significant transition driven by sustained enrollment losses and tight finances that are reshaping how the district operates.

Academically, the district shows uneven performance across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, students generally perform better in the elementary grades, with solid proficiency in fourth grade, then dip in middle grades before recovering somewhat by eighth grade. Math proficiency is more volatile. Early elementary students show reasonable attainment, fourth grade remains respectable, but sixth and seventh grades show notably weaker results before a substantial rebound in eighth grade. Science proficiency is lower overall, with particularly low results in the small cohort of fifth graders tested in Spanish, though eighth-grade performance is more solid. Social studies shows the lowest proficiency of all tested subjects. Within the comparison universe of El Paso County's districts, YISD's overall proficiency index places it in the upper range, suggesting stronger academic standing relative to its immediate neighbors despite the volatility in the grade-by-grade picture. A parent may want to look into what accounts for the sharp dips in grades six and seven and ask what targeted supports the district has in place during those transition years.

The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with a very small representation of other racial and ethnic groups. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility data was not available in the sources reviewed, so a parent seeking to understand the socioeconomic profile of the district's families should ask the district directly. The district does serve English learners, though specific enrollment counts were not provided.

The district is in the grip of a enrollment decline that has accelerated sharply. Over the past year alone, the district lost a substantial number of students, representing a meaningful percentage drop. This loss is not new; the decline has persisted for a decade but has picked up speed since the pandemic. As a result, YISD has run operating deficits for four straight years. District leaders have publicly identified specific schools as potential closure candidates, and any closure or consolidation would reshape access and commute patterns for families in affected attendance zones. The district is planning a tax ratification election in November 2026 to seek additional revenue. That vote's outcome will directly affect the district's ability to preserve programs and staffing.

On the positive side for homeowners, the district has cut its property tax rate for four consecutive years. Despite having a nominal tax rate that appears high on paper, a generous homestead exemption means that homeowners in YISD pay among the lowest effective school property tax bills compared with other El Paso districts. For families considering whether to buy or rent in the area, this cost advantage may offset other concerns. Rent and home values in the district's service areas vary by zip code but broadly sit in a mid-range for the broader region, with modest annual appreciation.

The district's per-pupil spending sits in the middle range of El Paso County, in the upper half, and chronic absenteeism is near the county median. Neither presents an outlier concern, though attendance rates warrant monitoring in light of the financial pressures ahead.

A parent considering YISD should understand that the district is at an inflection point. It offers a reasonable academic baseline in some subjects and grade levels and enjoys a financial advantage in effective property taxes. At the same time, enrollment erosion, operating deficits, and the prospect of campus closures and staffing reductions mean the district's stability and program depth may shift in the next two to three years. Families should ask directly about the district's plans for the schools they would attend and what happens if enrollment continues to fall. Those who value cost predictability and can navigate potential service reductions may find YISD works for them. Those seeking a district with stable or growing capacity and expanding offerings may find the current trajectory concerning.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

34,918

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 96%

Black 1%

White 3%

Asian 0%

Two+ 0%

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

28%

74%

Gr 4

48%

Gr 5

59%

11%

Gr 6

50%

77%

Gr 7

48%

71%

Gr 8

50%

77%

Math

Gr 3

44%

85%

Gr 4

47%

64%

Gr 5

51%

Gr 6

34%

60%

Gr 7

18%

26%

Gr 8

54%

73%

Science

Gr 5

31%

Gr 8

43%

68%

Social studies

Gr 8

26%

48%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

Schools in this District

54 schools are officially reported under this district.

EASTWOOD KNOLLS INTERNATIONAL

EDGEMERE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLE

PASODALE EL

PRESA EL

RAMONA EL STEM ACADEMY

TEJAS SCHOOL OF CHOICE

ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL

CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY JJAEP

PLATO ACADEMY

ROBBIN E L WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EL

ADULT/COMMUNITY LRN CTR

CONSTANCE HULBERT EL

NORTH STAR EL

VALLE VERDE EARLY COLLEGE H S

DEL VALLE EL

YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

THOMAS MANOR

BEL AIR MIDDLE

DEL VALLE MIDDLE

PARKLAND PRE K CENTER

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

20%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

53%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$213,072

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$161K to $251K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical0.58x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79934	El Paso	$251K	+2.2%	29.3%
79907	El Paso	$179K	+2.4%	21.9%
79915	El Paso	$171K	+0.8%	13.5%
79936	El Paso	$222K	+1.7%	9.7%
79927	Socorro	$204K	+2.1%	7.0%
79924	El Paso	$194K	+2.0%	7.0%
79925	El Paso	$239K	+1.5%	6.1%
79935	El Paso	$241K	+0.7%	5.5%
79905	El Paso	$161K	+2.2%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,408/mo

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,013 to $1,793/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79934	El Paso	$1,793	+2.8%	29.3%
79907	El Paso	$1,153	+1.9%	21.9%
79915	El Paso	$1,013	—	13.5%
79936	El Paso	$1,490	+3.9%	9.7%
79927	Socorro	$1,426	+3.4%	7.0%
79924	El Paso	$1,420	+4.3%	7.0%
79925	El Paso	$1,439	+11.0%	6.1%
79935	El Paso	$1,130	+0.3%	5.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,075/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income20.2%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$333/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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