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#7260 of 8,552 schools in TX

San Elizario H S

High School · San Elizario ISD · San Elizario, TX

A San Elizario ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 920, San Elizario, TX 79849

  • Math 7% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-36.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation24.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$14,793
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at San Elizario H S score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where San Elizario 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low150/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$45,067

Median home value

$104,200

Median rent

$878/mo

College educated

5.1%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

31.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
24.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·32 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clint H SEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.2 mi734Compare →
Clint ISD Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.78–121.6 mi310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

San Elizario ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$14,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Elizario H S is listed in SAN ELIZARIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Elizario H S

San Elizario H S is a public high school in San Elizario, TX, part of San Elizario ISD, serving approximately 1,018 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,260 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Elizario H S

What grades does San Elizario H S serve?

San Elizario H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Elizario H S?

San Elizario H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Elizario H S?

The student-teacher ratio at San Elizario H S is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Elizario H S rank in TX?

San Elizario H S ranks #7,260 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is San Elizario H S's MySchoolScout rating?

San Elizario H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 San Elizario H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Elizario H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Elizario H S a charter school?

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

Is San Elizario H S a Title I school?

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

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

92.3% of students at San Elizario 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
1,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 79849)
13,582
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
28.1
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 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 79849; 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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