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Vista Hills Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

353^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Vista Hills Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) in El Paso, TX, serving 439 students and consistently ranking among the top 8% of all Texas elementary schools, despite over 73% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional ability to help students from all backgrounds succeed. Vista Hills ranks in the 97th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, a remarkable achievement that shows the school is highly skilled at closing opportunity gaps. It also performs in the 97th percentile for its Hispanic student population. In recent testing, Vista Hills significantly outperformed nearby schools like Glen Cove Elementary and Eastwood Heights Elementary in key areas. For example, 80.82% of 4th graders were proficient in math, and 78.43% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading—rates far above district and state averages. The school also achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($10,668) than many peers, such as Sageland Elementary ($12,447) and Tierra Del Sol Elementary ($12,381), demonstrating strong operational efficiency.

One of the most compelling stories is Vista Hills’ rapid recovery after the pandemic. After a dip to the 76th percentile in 2020-2021, the school rebounded to the 95th percentile the very next year, showing resilient leadership and effective teaching. The school also has a standout bilingual program: 100% of students taking the STAAR Spanish 3rd Grade Reading test were proficient, compared to just 28.3% statewide. While the school excels with nearly every group, its performance with Gifted and Talented students has recently declined, which may be worth asking about. Overall, Vista Hills is a true "pocket of excellence," proving that a school in a high-poverty area can deliver top-tier academic results.

439

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,390

Per pupil spending ?

73.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935

(915) 434-5700

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Vista Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hanks Middle
High:	J M Hanks High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.6%

African American:

2.3%

White:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (73% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg57%

Texas avg50%

353^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 28Elementary Schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

226^th of 951Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.3	353 of 4627	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	338 of 4651	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.3	438 of 4710	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	220 of 4647	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	761 of 4581	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	1106 of 4578	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	87.8	409 of 4479	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	86.8	466 of 4359	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	77.1	800 of 4329	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.6	1016 of 4286	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	1219 of 4320	71.8%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	919 of 4260	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.8	973 of 4221	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.9	660 of 4206	84.3%	★★★★☆
2011	76.1	750 of 4095	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.8	670 of 3937	83.0%	★★★★☆
2009	73.8	837 of 3884	78.5%	★★★★☆
2008	63.5	1445 of 3768	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.7	952 of 3724	74.4%	★★★★☆
2006	75.0	713 of 3476	79.5%	★★★★☆
2005	77.6	573 of 3475	83.5%	★★★★☆
2004	75.8	646 of 3465	81.4%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	85.7	287 of 4461	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	74.2	559 of 4331	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	413 of 4295	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	504 of 4240	88.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	78.0	514 of 3668	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.0	140 of 3556	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	74.0	548 of 3487	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	403 of 3446	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	278 of 3333	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	190 of 3226	94.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	353 of 4575	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.1	613 of 4658	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	95.7	117 of 4588	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	652 of 4561	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	782 of 4499	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	88.8	323 of 4348	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	84.6	485 of 4306	88.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	917 of 3075	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	137 of 2980	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	78.6	89 of 2958	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	70.2	945 of 3006	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.6	246 of 3184	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	61.4	1428 of 3106	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	138 of 4413	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	190 of 4465	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	66 of 4401	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	317 of 4376	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	78.8	553 of 4329	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	91.3	171 of 4188	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	164 of 4168	96.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	119 of 4520	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	89 of 4594	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	52 of 4521	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	303 of 4477	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	76.4	571 of 4451	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	90.2	151 of 4309	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	127 of 4264	97.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	395 of 4582	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	390 of 4647	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	400 of 4585	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	74.0	950 of 4563	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.4	1521 of 4498	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.6	523 of 4357	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	479 of 4319	88.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	444 of 4301	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	1176 of 4292	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	680 of 4086	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	824 of 3952	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	579 of 3799	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	83.1	233 of 3684	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.8	129 of 3558	96.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	74.8	592 of 3142	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	804 of 3127	74.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)97th percentile+5 vs school

At Risk (2022)94th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)86th percentile-5 vs school

White (2019)81st percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)70th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading75%+21 vs state

Mathematics71%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Vista Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 La Subida Dr	El Paso	79935	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-5700	439	32	13.7	73.6%	9 (2.1%)	10 (2.3%)	411 (93.6%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	90.3	353^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	92.4%		90.9	338^th of 4651 public elementary schools	92.7%	15	100.0	33.3					78.4	69.6	78.7				65.5	80.8	63.9					$12,390
Glen Cove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10955 Sam Snead Dr	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-5500	537	43	12.3	78.0%	16 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	512 (95.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	92.5	274^th of 4627 public elementary schools	94.1%		95.5	166^th of 4651 public elementary schools	96.4%	108	40.0						66.7	75.6	77.5				68.7	81.0	88.7					$13,640
Eastwood Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10530 Janway Dr	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4600	508	35	14.4	60.4%	39 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	466 (91.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.3	351^st of 4627 public elementary schools	92.4%		87.6	470^th of 4651 public elementary schools	89.9%	119	54.6	42.9		81.8	54.8		81.8	78.5	76.6				72.7	60.7	70.1					$11,545
Tierra Del Sol Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1832 Tommy Aaron Dr	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-5800	502	37	13.4	74.7%	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	480 (95.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	84.4	599^th of 4627 public elementary schools	87.1%		81.6	701^st of 4651 public elementary schools	84.9%	102							63.6	73.0	65.3				58.2	85.5	69.4					$12,249
East Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Zanzibar Rd	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4500	558	41	13.6	76.0%	37 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	518 (92.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.6	473^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	89.8%		81.9	686^th of 4651 public elementary schools	85.3%	213	50.0						72.0	67.1	74.4				72.6	66.3	70.0					$12,984
Eastwood Knolls International	Public	K-8	10000 Buckwood Ave	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4400	789	56	14.2	55.3%	27 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	748 (94.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	89.8	379^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.8%		85.4	554^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.1%	175	33.3	14.3		73.3	63.2	96.2	64.5	67.1	78.3	80.3	80.9	84.3	57.1	67.2	75.6	80.3	59.3	80.5	67.8	$9,618
Edgemere International School	Public	PK, KG-5	10300 Edgemere Blvd	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4700	639	45	14.1	71.8%	18 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	616 (96.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	649^th of 4627 public elementary schools	86.0%		66.3	1298^th of 4651 public elementary schools	72.1%	649	52.9	20.0					70.7	53.4	78.4				61.2	60.5	75.3					$11,977
Sageland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Santa Monica Ct	El Paso	79915	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-2900	601	45	13.2	88.7%	14 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	579 (96.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.7	1819^th of 4627 public elementary schools	60.7%		66.7	1277^th of 4651 public elementary schools	72.5%	542	17.7	22.2					60.3	50.0	53.9				61.7	40.6	50.0					$11,529
Pebble Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11145 Edgemere Blvd	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-5600	534	39	13.8	82.4%	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	516 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.7	1105^th of 4627 public elementary schools	76.1%		68.6	1185^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.5%	80	16.7	66.7					63.6	63.0	70.8				41.7	51.9	63.1					$12,104
Scotsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 McRae Blvd	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-4800	749	48	15.5	67.0%	30 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	712 (95.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	79.1	788^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.0%		87.1	488^th of 4651 public elementary schools	89.5%	300	20.0	20.0	33.3	0.0			69.1	65.1	72.8				61.0	61.8	51.1					$11,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Hills Elementary

How many students attend Vista Hills Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 439 students attended Vista Hills Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Vista Hills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vista Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hanks Middle
High : J M Hanks High School

Is Vista Hills Elementary a good school?

Yes. Vista Hills Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Vista Hills Elementary in?

Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Vista Hills Elementary?

Students at Vista Hills Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% White, 2% Asian.

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