The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on East Point El
East Point Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the far east side of El Paso, in a school that borders suburban residential neighborhoods and working-class family areas in the 79925 zip code. The school is part of Ysleta ISD, a district facing significant enrollment and budget pressures that directly affect what families can expect over the next few years.
The school's enrollment is small to mid-sized for its grade band, with every grade represented from pre-K through fifth. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic, with nearly universal representation. The school serves the neighborhood as it stands: a concentrated, economically vulnerable community where most families have limited resources and the vast majority qualify for federal meal support. Demographic data for English learners and special education students was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations and what supports are in place.
On state testing, East Point shows mixed performance. In English language arts, fourth graders achieved solid proficiency, with about two-thirds meeting or exceeding the standard on STAAR. Third-grade math proficiency was moderate, with about half the class reaching proficiency. Fifth-grade science, however, presents a soft spot: only about one-third of fifth graders tested at proficient levels or above, a gap worth examining with the school. Overall, across all tested subjects and grades, the school's composite proficiency index places it in the top quartile among schools in El Paso County, which is a meaningful strength for an economically disadvantaged elementary school. That said, the science performance at the upper grade suggests the school may want to look closely at curriculum, instructional time, or resource allocation in that subject area.
Trend data shows only one year of results, so a reader cannot yet see whether performance is improving, stable, or sliding. When the school has a second or third year of comparable STAAR data, that trajectory will become clearer.
The broader district context matters. Ysleta ISD is losing students at an accelerating rate, has run deficit budgets for four straight years, and school leaders have flagged specific elementary campuses as potential closure candidates in 2026-27. The district is planning a tax ratification election in November 2026 and warned of potential staff reductions in spring 2027 if enrollment continues to decline. While East Point's closure has not been named, sustained shrinkage means families should be aware that staffing, program stability, and resource availability at their neighborhood school could tighten. On the positive side, the district has cut its property tax rate for four years running, and because of its homestead exemption, effective school tax bills for homeowners in Ysleta ISD are among the lowest in the area—a significant factor for families deciding where to buy or rent.
Housing in the 79925 zip code is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with home values modest and monthly rents in the low to mid-range. The neighborhood is car-dependent and not particularly walkable, typical of the far east El Paso sprawl. Franklin Mountains State Park is accessible within a reasonable drive if families want outdoor recreation, and the broader city offers Sun Metro transit and a range of public libraries and parks, though not all are close by.
East Point is a regular public elementary school serving a high-need neighborhood. Its early elementary results are respectable and its county ranking is solid, but science performance at fifth grade is weaker and warrants a closer look. The immediate setting is economically vulnerable, the district faces significant financial headwinds, and families choosing this school should go in with clear eyes about both the school's strengths and the uncertain staffing and stability landscape ahead.
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