Summary
Pasodale Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) in El Paso, TX, serving 416 students in a high-poverty community where about 89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school has undergone a remarkable turnaround, climbing from a 1-star rating and the 21st percentile statewide in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating and the 56th percentile in 2025-2026, a sustained improvement that outpaces nearby schools like Riverside Elementary and Mission Valley Elementary, which have seen their rankings decline over the same period.
Pasodale’s standout strength is its exceptional 3rd-grade performance, with 69% proficiency in Reading and 66% in Math—well above state and district averages. In fact, these 3rd graders outperform those at the top-performing Presa Elementary (63% Reading, 59% Math). However, the school faces a unique challenge: a sharp drop in 4th and 5th grade scores, with Reading proficiency falling to 44% and 41%, respectively, far below district averages. This pattern contrasts with Presa, where students continue to grow academically. The school also excels at supporting Special Education and low-income students, ranking in the 69th and 65th percentiles statewide for these groups, a notable achievement compared to similar schools like Capistrano Elementary.
Pasodale achieves these results with relatively modest per-student spending of $12,467, lower than nearby North Loop Elementary ($14,524) and Sageland Elementary ($12,447), suggesting efficient use of resources. While the school performs well for Hispanic students (63rd percentile), support for English Language Learners has been less consistent, dropping from the 60th to the 48th percentile in recent years. The school’s Spanish-language STAAR Reading scores also show volatility, with high scores in some grades and years followed by low ones, unlike the more stable performance at Ysleta Elementary. Overall, Pasodale is a school that excels in early grades and with vulnerable populations, but faces a critical need to sustain academic growth beyond 3rd grade.
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