Below Average
#845 of 883 private schools in TX
Lydia Patterson Institute
High School · EL Paso, TX
A private high school in EL Paso, TX serving grades 7th – 12th.
517 S FLORENCE ST, EL Paso, TX 79901
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lydia Patterson Institute 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$13,984
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$517/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
54.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| EL Paso H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,687 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lydia Patterson Institute is listed in EL Paso, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lydia Patterson Institute
Lydia Patterson Institute is a private high school in EL Paso, TX, serving approximately 250 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lydia Patterson Institute
What grades does Lydia Patterson Institute serve?
Lydia Patterson Institute serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lydia Patterson Institute?
Lydia Patterson Institute has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Patterson Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Patterson Institute is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lydia Patterson Institute rank in TX?
Lydia Patterson Institute ranks #845 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Lydia Patterson Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Lydia Patterson Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lydia Patterson Institute a private school?
Yes, Lydia Patterson Institute is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lydia Patterson Institute a religious school?
Lydia Patterson Institute has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 533-8286
- Area population (ZIP 79901)
- 8,321
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 79901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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