The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Math. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Campestre El
Campestre Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in El Paso's Socorro Independent School District, located in the far east of the city on Socorro Road. The school enrolls a small student body, predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged: a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment is almost entirely from Hispanic backgrounds.
The school's test results show uneven performance. In math, third graders perform below the midpoint, with about two-fifths meeting or exceeding the state standard; fourth graders perform better, with roughly half meeting or exceeding the standard. Fifth-grade math results are limited to a very small test group and not reportable. In English language arts, third graders perform around the midpoint, while fourth and fifth graders show weaker results. The school's science proficiency, measured at fifth grade, is low, with only about one-third of students meeting or exceeding the standard. When looking across all subjects and grade levels together, the school's overall proficiency sits in the top quartile among districts in El Paso County, an encouraging position that reflects many students making progress even as absolute proficiency levels remain below where they stand in higher-performing schools. The school distinguishes between its "approaches" proficiency level (students working toward the standard), "meets" level (at the standard), and "masters" level (exceeding it); across subjects, the vast majority of students approach or meet the standard, but fewer than one-fourth master it.
The school's instructional environment includes both English and Spanish-language assessment. Several upper-grade cohorts are being tested in Spanish, which reflects either a bilingual program, a Spanish-language strand, or a student population with limited English proficiency. This is typical for schools in El Paso, where cross-border proximity, family language use, and immigration patterns support dual-language and heritage language education. A parent may want to learn more about the specific language pathways available here and how they align with their child's needs.
El Paso itself is a sprawling, family-oriented city shaped by its position on the U.S.-Mexico border. The far east side, where Campestre sits, is characterized by newer suburban development and quieter residential neighborhoods, with newer homes on larger lots reflecting a shift toward family-focused, lower-density living. The area has been growing steadily as the city expands outward. Housing values in the school's zip code are moderate, and rental costs align with family budgets for the region. The broader economy is anchored by Fort Bliss military installation, health services, public school employment, and cross-border trade and logistics, creating a diverse but working-family employment base.
The school is open and enrolling, and because it is a regular public elementary school in Socorro ISD rather than a specialized or alternative program, it serves as a neighborhood anchor for the families within its attendance zone. With pre-K through fifth grade, it offers the full early elementary span. State assessment data was available for third, fourth, and fifth grade in math and English language arts, and fifth grade in science. Participation rates were not reported in the state data, so we cannot confirm that all tested students were included or if some opted out.
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