Summary:
Desert Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 907 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clint Independent School District, which is ranked 614 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 students per teacher and increased spending per student over the years, Desert Hills Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 36.92%, 41.09%, and 62.07%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's performance on STAAR Mathematics and Spanish assessments also falls below state and district levels. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic (94.16%) and economically disadvantaged (77.95% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) student population.
When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Carroll T. Welch Elementary and Frank Macias Elementary, Desert Hills Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR assessments, despite serving a similar student population. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Carroll T. Welch Elementary was 40.24%, compared to 36.92% at Desert Hills Elementary. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 383 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,654 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: