Serving 928 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Hills 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Hills Elementary serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 72.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance being about 12.9 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Hills Elementary School's student population of 928 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills Elementary School is 0.12, which is less 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
#5375 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Hills Elementary School is ranked #5375 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Desert Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Sue A Shook School, Desert Wind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Desert Hills Elementary School?
928 students attend Desert Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Desert Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Hills Elementary School?
Desert Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Hills Elementary School offer ?
Desert Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Hills Elementary School part of?
Desert Hills Elementary School is part of Clint Independent School District.
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