Excellent
#1258 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
Cactus Trails
Elementary School · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, TX
A Socorro ISD elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14701 RALPH SEITSINGER DR, EL Paso, TX 79938
- Math 66% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cactus Trails score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cactus Trails 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$75,801
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Edgemere AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| James P Butler ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Sgt Jose F Carrasco ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
| Horizon Heights ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 934 | Compare → |
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.
Socorro ISD
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #1 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cactus Trails is listed in SOCORRO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cactus Trails
Cactus Trails is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Socorro ISD, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cactus Trails
What grades does Cactus Trails serve?
Cactus Trails serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cactus Trails?
Cactus Trails has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cactus Trails?
The student-teacher ratio at Cactus Trails is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cactus Trails rank in TX?
Cactus Trails ranks #1,258 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cactus Trails's MySchoolScout rating?
Cactus Trails has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cactus Trails?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cactus Trails has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Cactus Trails a charter school?
No, Cactus Trails is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cactus Trails a Title I school?
No, Cactus Trails is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cactus Trails?
62.2% of students at Cactus Trails 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (915) 938-2602
- Area population (ZIP 79938)
- 97,851
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 79938; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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