Summary:
The 79902 zip code area of El Paso, Texas is home to 6 schools serving grades PK-12, all part of the El Paso Independent School District. The schools include 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, with no alternative schools in the area. The district as a whole is ranked 543 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in this area, Mesita Elementary stands out, consistently ranking in the top 800 elementary schools in Texas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in reading and math across grades 3-5, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 58.52%. In contrast, Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso West, a charter high school, struggles with only 3-26% of students proficient on EOC exams and a 72.0% 4-year graduation rate.
The data also reveals stark contrasts in school performance within the 79902 zip code area, highlighting the need to examine individual school data rather than relying solely on district-level metrics. Schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations, such as Lamar Elementary with a 93.99% free/reduced lunch rate, tend to have lower test scores and other performance indicators. Additionally, the middle school, Wiggs Middle, has relatively low test scores compared to the elementary schools, suggesting that students may not be as well-prepared for the academic rigor of high school.
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