Western Hills Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 530 Thunderbird Dr
       El Paso, TX  79912-3397


(915) 832-6950

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1047th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,038 Help


Students who attend Western Hills Elementary usually attend:

High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.0%
White:
12.8%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Compare Details Western Hills Elementary ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 43 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84%), White (12.8%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary is 11.4, which is the 7th best among 43 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Hills Elementary is $14,038, which is the 10th highest among 43 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Western Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Hills Elementary 1047th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Western Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 515th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.24 1683rd 3465 51.4%
2005 65.96 1208th 3475 65.2%
2006 73.33 824th 3476 76.3%
2007 68.95 1142nd 3724 69.3%
2008 75.45 734th 3768 80.5%
2009 74.01 824th 3884 78.8%
2010 75.87 728th 3937 81.5%
2011 73.45 941st 4095 77.0%
2012 76.47 809th 4206 80.8%
2013 78.73 714th 4221 83.1%
2014 73.76 1014th 4260 76.2%
2015 68.61 1343rd 4320 68.9%
2016 64.92 1528th 4286 64.3%
2017 66.43 1185th 4329 72.6%
2018 73.76 893rd 4359 79.5%
2019 65.12 1269th 4479 71.7%
2021 54.92 1782nd 4578 61.1%
2022 71.60 1087th 4581 76.3%
2023 72.79 1047th 4647 77.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.34 494th 3226 84.7%
2019 72.55 545th 3333 83.6%
2021 59.74 988th 3446 71.3%
2022 67.27 795th 3487 77.2%
2023 71.09 680th 3556 80.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 1248th 3558 64.9%
2019 47.22 1577th 3684 57.2%
2021 18.96 3713th 3799 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.04 904th 4264 78.8%
2019 57.32 1540th 4309 64.3%
2021 53.91 1764th 4451 60.4%
2022 76.60 584th 4477 87.0%
2023 74.23 693rd 4521 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 1120th 4306 74.0%
2019 58.19 1596th 4348 63.3%
2021 50.95 1984th 4499 55.9%
2022 72.18 1007th 4561 77.9%
2023 81.36 649th 4588 85.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.42 1678th 3106 46.0%
2019 49.31 2054th 3184 35.5%
2021 53.10 1656th 3006 44.9%
2022 64.40 1156th 2958 60.9%
2023 64.52 1204th 2980 59.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 651st 4240 84.6%
2019 67.44 913th 4295 78.7%
2021 63.40 1026th 4331 76.3%
2022 74.14 647th 4461 85.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 784th 4319 81.8%
2019 68.98 1054th 4357 75.8%
2021 58.41 1568th 4498 65.1%
2022 68.42 1184th 4563 74.1%
2023 58.77 1647th 4585 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.18 579th 4168 86.1%
2019 67.14 1009th 4188 75.9%
2021 50.51 1912th 4329 55.8%
2022 73.72 766th 4376 82.5%
2023 78.73 575th 4401 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Western Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.10 1208th 3127 61.4%
2019 69.35 810th 3142 74.2%
2021 48.99 1529th 3082 50.4%
2022 50.61 1566th 3082 49.2%
2023 48.37 1688th 3106 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Open Quote Benavides and Belnap protect bullies and threaten and intimidate victims and their parents if they speak up. Principal and Assistant Principal are nice in front of parents and mean and scary when parents aren't around. Students are taught not to report problems because they get in trouble rather than the bully. Students get yelled at by staff constantly. Creativity is stifled and kids are forced to copy artwork instead of showing any creative expression. This really is the worst school we've ever been to. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Western Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 9 5 148 n/a n/a n/a 0 419
1989 309 9 9 150 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 325 6 13 169 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 327 10 11 207 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 353 10 15 250 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 333 16 18 238 4 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 211 7 9 178 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 214 11 10 211 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 214 11 10 211 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 167 15 8 214 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 158 14 11 208 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 148 10 9 196 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 145 7 11 254 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 128 9 7 296 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 133 13 14 291 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 133 13 14 291 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 126 12 14 304 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 118 14 19 315 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 122 15 9 310 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 137 14 11 337 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 110 11 16 345 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 103 13 17 380 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2010 110 15 18 420 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 83 11 14 440 1 0 6 0 555
2012 99 13 9 423 0 0 7 0 551
2013 85 9 11 429 0 0 17 0 551
2014 84 14 6 424 0 0 12 0 540
2015 76 10 6 421 0 0 10 0 523
2016 66 13 4 422 1 0 8 0 514
2017 65 12 12 413 0 0 5 0 507
2018 65 11 7 385 2 0 6 0 476
2019 54 9 4 342 2 0 3 0 414
2020 53 4 5 323 2 0 5 0 392
2021 36 7 4 280 0 0 4 0 331
2022 43 2 7 266 0 2 5 0 325
2023 44 3 2 288 0 0 6 0 343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a n/a
1990 513 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 557 29.2 19.0 n/a
1992 629 34.4 18.2 10.8
1993 609 35.0 17.4 16.6
1994 406 28.4 14.3 20
1995 447 24.9 18.0 17
1996 447 24.9 18.0 17
1997 406 25.3 16.0 22.2
1998 393 27.8 14.1 26.7
1999 366 25.5 14.4 31.4
2000 419 24.9 16.8 37
2001 440 26.8 16.4 37.5
2002 451 32.7 13.8 38.4
2003 451 32.7 13.8 38.4
2004 456 36.9 12.4 40.6
2005 466 35.9 13.0 37.1
2006 457 35.8 12.8 44.2
2007 501 38.1 13.1 42.9
2008 484 32.8 14.8 47.9
2009 514 34.2 15.0 46.1
2010 564 35.2 16.0 43.4
2011 555 39.2 14.1 49.2
2012 551 37.1 14.8 55
2013 551 36.8 14.9 52.1
2014 540 36.7 14.7 54.1
2015 523 37.0 14.1 53.2
2016 514 34.0 15.1 58.9
2017 507 33.7 15.0 55
2018 476 34.3 13.8 62.8
2019 414 31.7 13.0 72.7
2020 392 32.6 12.0 70.4
2021 331 27.9 11.8 73.7
2022 325 28.7 11.3 70.8
2023 343 30.0 11.4 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a n/a
1990 513 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 557 29.2 19.0 n/a
1992 629 34.4 18.2 10.8
1993 609 35.0 17.4 16.6
1994 406 28.4 14.3 20
1995 447 24.9 18.0 17
1996 447 24.9 18.0 17
1997 406 25.3 16.0 22.2
1998 393 27.8 14.1 26.7
1999 366 25.5 14.4 31.4
2000 419 24.9 16.8 37
2001 440 26.8 16.4 37.5
2002 451 32.7 13.8 38.4
2003 451 32.7 13.8 38.4
2004 456 36.9 12.4 40.6
2005 466 35.9 13.0 37.1
2006 457 35.8 12.8 44.2
2007 501 38.1 13.1 42.9
2008 484 32.8 14.8 47.9
2009 514 34.2 15.0 46.1
2010 564 35.2 16.0 43.4
2011 555 39.2 14.1 49.2
2012 551 37.1 14.8 55
2013 551 36.8 14.9 52.1
2014 540 36.7 14.7 54.1
2015 523 37.0 14.1 53.2
2016 514 34.0 15.1 58.9
2017 507 33.7 15.0 55
2018 476 34.3 13.8 62.8
2019 414 31.7 13.0 72.7
2020 392 32.6 12.0 70.4
2021 331 27.9 11.8 73.7
2022 325 28.7 11.3 70.8
2023 343 30.0 11.4 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,203 (10.7%) $9,999 (89.3%) $11,202
2020 $2,154 (17.1%) $10,422 (82.9%) $12,576
2021 $2,759 (19.7%) $11,279 (80.3%) $14,038

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1269th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1047th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Western Hills Elementary)4767
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Hills Elementary)4656
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Western Hills Elementary)5553
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Hills Elementary)5449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Western Hills Elementary)5461
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Hills Elementary)5561
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Western Hills Elementary)5941
 18%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Western Hills Elementary)60100
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5635
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414343
 17.1%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic342288
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5444
 18.5%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%72.3%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Western Hills Elementary.

Western Hills Elementary ranks 1047th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Western Hills Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 13% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

High : Coronado High School


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