Original Research by School Decision on Fabens H S
Fabens High School is a regular public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 in Fabens, El Paso County. The school enrols a small to mid-sized cohort, with students distributed across the four grade levels. Nearly all students are Hispanic, and a substantial majority of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting an economically under-resourced community.
The most recent state assessment data shows a mixed academic profile. On the positive side, the school shows strong performance in foundational math skills, with most students reaching the "approaches" level. Science proficiency is also notably high at the approaches level. In social studies, most students similarly reached the approaches threshold. However, English language arts is a weaker area: fewer than half the students achieved proficiency at the approaches level, and just a small share reached the "meets" standard. Across subjects, advancement to the "meets" and "masters" levels of proficiency remains limited. The school achieved overall proficiency across all subjects at the approaches level, though rates of students demonstrating deeper mastery across disciplines were low.
The data available covers only the 2024-25 school year, so trends over time cannot be assessed. The comparison position of this school against other districts in El Paso County could not be computed because the four-year graduation rate and chronic absenteeism rate were not available in the provided records. A parent seeking to understand Fabens High School's standing relative to its district peers or to evaluate outcomes beyond state proficiency testing may want to look into those metrics directly with the school or district.
Information on program offerings, course breadth, career pathways, staffing, attendance, and discipline was not available. Similarly, data on special education enrollment and English learner enrollment are not present in the records reviewed. The school's website address was not provided.
The housing market in the Fabens area reflects affordability relative to state and national benchmarks. The median home value in the zip code is notably lower than both the Texas and national averages, and monthly housing costs as a share of household income remain below the national median, making this a relatively affordable market for homeownership. The economic context shows moderate local unemployment and stable mortgage rates.
Fabens High School appears to be a school where foundational mathematics and science instruction are producing results at the approaches level, but where English language arts and the advancement of all students toward deeper mastery of core content represent ongoing areas of focus.
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