Summary:
There are three elementary schools serving zip code 79902 in El Paso, Texas, all part of the El Paso Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades Pre-K through 5, with Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 extending through 8th grade.
Mesita Elementary is the standout school in the area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 21% of Texas elementary schools. It achieves the highest proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Reading and Math among the three schools, with 64.71% of its 3rd graders proficient in Reading. Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 holds a 3-star rating and shows unique strengths in advanced STEM pathways, with 85.71% of its students proficient in Algebra I—more than double the state average—and strong 8th-grade Science scores. Lamar Elementary has shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 32nd percentile to the 71st percentile in one year, and excels in its bilingual program, with 100% of its 5th graders proficient in Spanish Math.
Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts: Lamar Elementary has the highest spending per student ($13,615) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.5), yet it has the lowest overall academic performance, while Mesita Elementary achieves the best results with lower spending ($10,861) and a higher ratio (14.3). Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 faces a notable "middle school dip" in math, with 6th-grade proficiency dropping to 24.69% from 58.56% in 5th grade. Overall, parents should consider Mesita Elementary for consistent top-tier elementary performance, Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 for strong middle school STEM programs, and Lamar Elementary for its effective bilingual education and recent improvements.
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