Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79901


Summary:

The 79901 zip code of El Paso, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the El Paso Independent School District (ISD) except for La Fe Preparatory School and El Paso Leadership Academy, which are public charter schools. The schools in this area serve a predominantly Hispanic student population from low-income backgrounds, with nearly all students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, La Fe Preparatory School and El Paso Leadership Academy have outperformed the district and state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics. La Fe Preparatory School has a 4-star rating and a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, while El Paso Leadership Academy has a 1-star rating but a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2. In contrast, the other schools in the 79901 zip code generally underperform on standardized tests, with some schools having less than 10% proficiency in certain subjects.

The variation in school performance and funding, with Aoy Elementary receiving significantly more funding per student than Guillen Middle, suggests that the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to their academic struggles. However, the success of La Fe Preparatory School and El Paso Leadership Academy demonstrates that with the right resources and strategies, these schools can overcome these challenges and provide a quality education to their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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