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#6883 of 8,552 schools in TX

Andress H S

High School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX

An EL Paso ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5400 SUN VALLEY DR, EL Paso, TX 79924

  • Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$12,931
Chronic Absenteeism54.4%

Students at Andress H S score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Andress H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,786

Median home value

$131,200

Median rent

$1,062/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
27.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·89 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony School of Innovation - EL PasoCharter · enrollment unverified6.5PK–120.6 mi1,361Compare →
Parkland H SEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.0 mi1,582Compare →
Northeast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.2 mi75Compare →
Coronado H SEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available2,350Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

EL Paso ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#47 of 73
District spending per student
$12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andress H S is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andress H S

Andress H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 1,425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,883 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andress H S

What grades does Andress H S serve?

Andress H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Andress H S?

Andress H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andress H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Andress H S is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andress H S rank in TX?

Andress H S ranks #6,883 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Andress H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Andress H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Andress H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andress H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Andress H S a charter school?

No, Andress H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andress H S a Title I school?

No, Andress H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andress H S?

82.0% of students at Andress H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,425
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.4%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 79924)
60,399
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
34.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79924; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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