Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79905

The 9 schools in zip code 79905, part of the El Paso Independent School District (Isd), serve a community with high economic disadvantage, where the average free/reduced lunch rate is approximately 90%.

The standout success in the area is Silva Health Magnet, a high school ranking in the 97th percentile statewide with a 99.1% graduation rate and exceptional STAAR scores (over 92% proficiency in Biology, English II, and U.S. History). In stark contrast, Delta Academy, an alternative high school, ranks in the 2nd percentile with critically low test scores (0% proficiency in Algebra I and Social Studies) despite spending over $46,000 per student. Among comprehensive high schools, Jefferson High School (76.2% graduation rate) outperforms Bowie High School (66.5% graduation rate). At the elementary level, Hawkins Elementary is the top performer (76th percentile, 4-star), while Zavala Elementary (39th percentile, 2-star) and Cooley Elementary (30th percentile, 1-star) lag behind. Douglass Elementary and Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 both hold 1-star ratings.

A key takeaway is that high spending does not guarantee success: Delta Academy spends over four times more per student than Silva Health Magnet but achieves the lowest results. Additionally, the PK-8 model at Dr. Tinajero appears to struggle, with 0% proficiency in 7th-grade Math. Overall, six of the nine schools in this zip code have a 1-star or 0-star rating, making Silva Health Magnet a clear outlier that demonstrates high achievement is possible even within a high-poverty district.