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Loma Terrace EL

Elementary School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Ysleta ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8200 RYLAND CT, EL Paso, TX 79907

  • Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$14,175
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Loma Terrace EL score 54% 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 Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.8%

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 Loma Terrace 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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
Sageland ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.3 mi655Compare →
North Loop ELEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.4 mi553Compare →
Mission Valley ELEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.7 mi598Compare →
Pasodale ELEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.7 mi443Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ysleta ISD

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#41 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

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

About Loma Terrace EL

Loma Terrace EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 661 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,739 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loma Terrace EL

What grades does Loma Terrace EL serve?

Loma Terrace EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Loma Terrace EL?

Loma Terrace EL has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Terrace EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Loma Terrace EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loma Terrace EL rank in TX?

Loma Terrace EL ranks #5,739 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Loma Terrace EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Loma Terrace EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Loma Terrace EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loma Terrace EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Loma Terrace EL a charter school?

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

Is Loma Terrace EL a Title I school?

No, Loma Terrace EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loma Terrace EL?

88.8% of students at Loma Terrace 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
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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