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#3691 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 43% in state

Del Valle EL

Elementary School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Ysleta ISD elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9251 ESCOBAR, EL Paso, TX 79907

  • Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,175
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Del Valle EL score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

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

Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.3%

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 Del Valle EL 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$41,901

Median home value

$110,600

Median rent

$910/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
EL Paso Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.6 mi263Compare →
Shiloh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.8 mi21Compare →
Harmony School of Excellence - EL PasoCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–51.0 mi660Compare →
Alicia R Chacon InternationalEnrollment path unverified9.1K–81.1 mi824Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Ysleta ISD

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#28 of 47
District spending per student
$14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Del Valle EL is listed in YSLETA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Del Valle EL

Del Valle EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,691 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Valle EL

What grades does Del Valle EL serve?

Del Valle EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Del Valle EL?

Del Valle EL has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Valle EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Valle EL is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Valle EL rank in TX?

Del Valle EL ranks #3,691 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Del Valle EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Valle EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Del Valle EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Valle EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Del Valle EL a charter school?

No, Del Valle EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Del Valle EL a Title I school?

No, Del Valle EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Valle EL?

88.3% of students at Del Valle EL 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
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 79907)
47,850
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 79907; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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