Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bliss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bliss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bliss Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bliss Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bliss Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4103 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bliss Elementary School's ranking?
Bliss Elementary School is ranked #4103 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bliss Elementary School often compared to?
Bliss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bliss Elementary School?
511 students attend Bliss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bliss Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bliss Elementary School?
Bliss Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bliss Elementary School offer ?
Bliss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bliss Elementary School part of?
Bliss Elementary School is part of El Paso ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2015
My daughter began at this school in Kindergaten. She is now in third grade. I have found that EVERY teacher in EVERY grade level my daughter has been in is OUTSTANDING, CARING, and CONCERNED. I also have a 5th grade son and the same applies to his teachers. This has not always been easy, I'll admit, for my children's teachers because they have many behavioral and other health issues. I have always been able to ask their teachers about information concerning their progress. We as parents have to take the initiative to ask these questions about our child's progress otherwise no one will think we care enough. I don't understand those parents who complain about a school but will not volunteer to improve it. I know for a fact that the school has asked for parent volunteers to do playground monitoring but there was no response. We as parents, don't understand that asking for our IDs before gaining admittance into the school is not "harassment" as some other parents would have you believe but a safety measure to keep our children safe from possible harm. I feel that ANY and ALL parents should first join the PTA or at the very least (and I mean VERY LEAST) volunteer their time on their days off as I do. I volunteer by doing work for the school and teachers at home instead of driving to the school. I know this is hard but I go to my job on other days. If I can do it so can everyone else. Doing this shows other parents, teachers, and your child that you care. Since most of us are in the army we understand what a chain of command is. For school, it would be: The teacher then The principal. Some if my neighbors forget this, and go straight to the principal. If someone wasn't happy with our job performance, we wouldn't like it if they went straight to our supervisor. This would implyi that they really don't want a solution to the problem; they just want to complain.
THINK ABOUT IT MY FRIENDS WHAT IS THIS REALLY TEACHING OUT CHILDREN? Keep in mind we teach our children how to deal with life by our actions. We might teach them to blame others when things don't go right or to take responsibility for their own actions.
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