Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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Dr Joseph Torres Elementary ranks 3395 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Dr Joseph Torres Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 604 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

While Dr Joseph Torres Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (83.61%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 42.11% compared to the district's 48.65% and the state's 48.85%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 2,048 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,395 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 1 star during the same period.

Interestingly, when compared to other nearby schools, such as Dolphin Terrace Elementary and Desertaire Elementary within the Ysleta Independent School District, Dr Joseph Torres Elementary generally underperforms academically, with lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased significantly, from 25.4 in 2020-2021 to 46.1 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to the academic challenges, despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924

(915) 230-2000

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3395^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,310

Students who attend Dr Joseph Torres Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Charles Middle
High:	Andress High School

Student/teacher ratio: 46.1

Number of students: 604

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.6%

White:

7.8%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr Joseph Torres Elementary ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.6%), White (7.8%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary is 46.1, which is the highest among 43 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Dr Joseph Torres Elementary employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary is $11,310. 36 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr Joseph Torres Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.03	3038^th	4578	33.6%
2022	51.87	2048^th	4581	55.3%
2023	42.68	2619^th	4647	43.6%
2024	30.63	3395^th	4675	27.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	38.26	2177^th	3446	36.8%
2022	52.09	1524^th	3487	56.3%
2023	59.54	1188^th	3556	66.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.17	2039^th	3799	46.3%
2022	53.37	1375^th	3952	65.2%
2023	37.11	2536^th	4086	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.77	2870^th	4451	35.5%
2022	61.15	1414^th	4477	68.4%
2023	50.14	2177^th	4521	51.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.74	3473^rd	4499	22.8%
2022	48.29	2254^th	4561	50.6%
2023	34.63	3129^th	4588	31.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	10.39	2832^nd	3006	5.8%
2022	17.85	2744^th	2958	7.2%
2023	26.90	2612^th	2980	12.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.48	3556^th	4331	17.9%
2022	53.66	1840^th	4461	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.36	2479^th	4498	44.9%
2022	55.82	1829^th	4563	59.9%
2023	50.97	2094^th	4585	54.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.04	1417^th	2444	42.0%
2022	57.45	855^th	2421	64.7%
2023	64.25	645^th	2443	73.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.24	2902^nd	4329	33.0%
2022	56.98	1645^th	4376	62.4%
2023	46.09	2337^th	4401	46.9%

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Rank History for White students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.12	1930^th	3082	37.4%
2022	44.60	1826^th	3082	40.8%
2023	34.53	2216^th	3106	28.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	58	50	2	518	0	5	13	646
2022	47	44	1	501	0	2	13	608
2023	47	32	0	505	1	4	15	604

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	646	25.3	25.4	84.8
2022	608	22.6	26.8	86
2023	604	13.1	46.1	84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	646	25.3	25.4	84.8
2022	608	22.6	26.8	86
2023	604	13.1	46.1	84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,402 (12.4%)	$9,907 (87.6%)	$11,310

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Rushing	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 230-2000	604	13	46.1	84.6%	47 (7.8%)	32 (5.3%)	505 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.5%)	30.6	3395^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.4%		42.7	2619^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.6%	776	16.7			0.0					42.1	32.9	54.2				30.3	24.1	32.5				13.3			$11,310	$1,402	$9,907
Barron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11155 Whitey Ford St	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5075	383	30	12.6	84.6%	17 (4.4%)	22 (5.7%)	330 (86.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	24.4	3786^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.0%		44.2	2521^st of 4647 public elementary schools	45.7%	1265									31.9	40.0	57.1				18.8	18.3	26.5				8.2			$13,170	$2,752	$10,419
Tom Lea Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4851 Marcus Uribe Dr	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 774-7725	809	55	14.6	58.3%	109 (13.5%)	67 (8.3%)	558 (69.0%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	58 (7.2%)	76	896^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.6	816^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.4%	80									57.8	57.4	70.1				45.9	43.1	75.0				49.2			$9,943	$2,067	$7,876
North Star Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5950 Sean Haggerty	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6700	518	35	14.8	74.5%	22 (4.2%)	31 (6.0%)	459 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	72	1043^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	77.7%		85	578^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.6%	465									60.2	62.4	50.6				48.2	63.4	54.3				35.8			$10,920	$1,416	$9,504
Newman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10275 Alcan Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 587-3580	264	23	11.4	93.9%	10 (3.8%)	8 (3.0%)	238 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	26.3	3668^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.5%		34.2	3143^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.4%	525	0.0	33.3		16.7	33.3				41.9	46.7	41.3				27.9	16.7	32.6				4.4			$13,757	$2,738	$11,019
Nixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11141 Loma Roja	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 849-5700	610	41	14.9	71.1%	99 (16.2%)	57 (9.3%)	402 (65.9%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	37 (6.1%)	37.1	2990^th of 4675 public elementary schools	36.0%		36.6	3000^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.4%	10									54.8	38.2	41.3				51.6	34.2	33.3				7.5			$11,778	$2,541	$9,237
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	4860 Tropicana	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 236-5375	722	54	13.4	93.2%	48 (6.6%)	22 (3.0%)	630 (87.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.1%)	31	3371^st of 4675 public elementary schools	27.9%					(n/a)	50.0	42.9	20.0	50.0	42.9	16.7	0.0	37.5	52.8	38.1	58.9	29.4	25.2	37.4	36.1	26.2	45.8	13.0	17.9	4.4	17.0	40.7	5.5
Desertaire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 Tiger Eye Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6400	589	40	14.6	82.0%	53 (9.0%)	25 (4.2%)	491 (83.4%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.5%)	76.2	888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.1	1002^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	78.4%	114	0.0	66.7							70.0	70.0	54.3				51.0	78.3	54.4				33.3			$10,146	$1,350	$8,796
Coach Archie Duran Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5249 Bastille	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5525	737	47	15.6	96.6%	30 (4.1%)	43 (5.8%)	641 (87.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.8%)	34.8	3131^st of 4675 public elementary schools	33.0%		36.4	3011^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.2%	120	20.0	33.3	12.5	0.0	0.0	0.0			39.1	47.0	45.8				33.7	29.8	33.6				18.3
Parkland Elementary	Public	K-5	6330 Deer Ave	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6600	510	36	14.2	91.0%	13 (2.5%)	12 (2.4%)	476 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	65.6	1305^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.1%		66.6	1320^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.6%	15	0.0								53.8	40.3	67.1				35.2	58.3	62.8				36.1			$10,653	$1,505	$9,148

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr Joseph Torres Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dr Joseph Torres Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr Joseph Torres Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles Middle
High : Andress High School

Is Dr Joseph Torres Elementary a good school?

Dr Joseph Torres Elementary ranks 3395^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Dr Joseph Torres Elementary in?

El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Dr Joseph Torres Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Dr Joseph Torres Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dr Joseph Torres Elementary?

Students at Dr Joseph Torres Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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