The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Math. The lowest is 42% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Guerrero El
Guerrero Elementary is a small, predominantly Hispanic, early-grade campus serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the southeastern area of El Paso. The school draws almost entirely from a low-income community; a substantial majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The enrollment is relatively modest for its grade span, with the largest cohort in pre-K and steady numbers in elementary grades.
State testing data available for Guerrero show a school with uneven proficiency across subjects and grade levels. In fifth-grade math (English-language assessment), roughly four in ten students reached proficiency, while fifth-grade English Language Arts performance was higher, with a majority proficient. Fourth-grade ELA showed a similar pattern of strength in reading and language arts compared to math. Third-grade results were sparse and small in sample size, making a reliable picture difficult; across tested grades, Spanish-language assessments appear as the primary instructional pathway for some cohorts, while fourth and fifth grades took English versions of STAAR. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it above the median among districts in El Paso County, a position that reflects solid performance relative to peers despite subject-to-subject and grade-to-grade variability. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how curriculum shifts between Spanish and English instruction are sequenced and what support exists for students transitioning across that language divide.
Guerrero sits in a neighborhood where housing values are stable and rents are modest by state and national standards, making it accessible to working and moderate-income families. The area is part of El Paso's sprawling, car-dependent landscape, though the school is located on a residential street in a settled neighborhood rather than in a walking-friendly urban core.
The broader context for families at this school includes significant recent change in the El Paso ISD. The district voted in late 2024 to close eight elementary schools over two school years, beginning in 2025-26, as part of a major redesign driven by declining enrollment and budget pressure. Guerrero is not on the closure list, which provides stability for families already attending. However, those considering the school should be aware that the district is simultaneously expanding specialized programs at other campuses, including Montessori and STEM academies, and launching Extended Day Learning Centers at select schools. Whether Guerrero will host such programs remains to be determined. The district also lowered its property tax rate for 2024-25, though households saw modest monthly increases due to rising home values. EPISD is exploring a potential bond election in November 2026 to address aging facilities and infrastructure needs, which could affect tax obligations for residents.
The school offers a standard elementary curriculum without special designations (no magnet or charter status). Civil-rights data on special education enrollment and English learner identification were not available. Staffing, discipline records, and attendance metrics were also absent from the data, so a prospective family would need to reach out directly to the school for details on classroom size, teacher experience, and daily operations.
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