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#243 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 3% in state

Valle Verde Early College H S

High School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Ysleta ISD high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

919 HUNTER DR, EL Paso, TX 79915

  • Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation100%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$14,175
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Valle Verde Early College H S score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Valle Verde Early College 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$35,938

Median home value

$117,600

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

31.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
100% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bel Air H SEnrollment path unverified7.19–121.2 mi1,876Compare →
Riverside H SEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.4 mi992Compare →
Eastwood H SEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.5 mi2,374Compare →
Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available1,836Compare →

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
#2 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

Valle Verde Early College H S is listed in YSLETA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valle Verde Early College H S

Valle Verde Early College H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 307 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valle Verde Early College H S

What grades does Valle Verde Early College H S serve?

Valle Verde Early College H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valle Verde Early College H S?

Valle Verde Early College H S has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valle Verde Early College H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Valle Verde Early College H S is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valle Verde Early College H S rank in TX?

Valle Verde Early College H S ranks #243 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Valle Verde Early College H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Valle Verde Early College H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Valle Verde Early College H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valle Verde Early College H S has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Valle Verde Early College H S a charter school?

No, Valle Verde Early College H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valle Verde Early College H S a Title I school?

No, Valle Verde Early College H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valle Verde Early College H S?

58.6% of students at Valle Verde Early College 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 79915)
34,731
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
41.1
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 79915; 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

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