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Sunrise Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 473. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 610 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sunrise Mountain Elementary stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (94.93%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 32.19% to 95.61% Hispanic students. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.14% to 95.48% over the past 3 years, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 59.64% to 98.33%. However, Sunrise Mountain Elementary's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with its 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 47.92% compared to the district's 48.65% and the state's 48.85%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,714 and 3,888 out of around 4,600 schools over the past 10 years, and a rating ranging from 1 to 2 stars out of 5.
While Sunrise Mountain Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending over the past few years, from $9,296 in 2018-2019 to $11,898 in 2020-2021, this has not translated into significantly improved student outcomes. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, and it generally underperforms compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Milam Elementary and Park Elementary, which have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Addressing the challenges faced by Sunrise Mountain Elementary, including its high-needs student population and lower-than-average academic performance, will require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional practices and provide targeted support for struggling students.
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