Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loma Verde ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LOMA VERDE serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loma Verde ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Loma Verde's student population of 661 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Loma Verde ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loma Verde is 0.13, 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
#1372 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loma Verde's ranking?
Loma Verde is ranked #1372 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Loma Verde often compared to?
Loma Verdeis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Loma Verde?
661 students attend Loma Verde.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Loma Verde students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loma Verde?
Loma Verde has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loma Verde offer ?
Loma Verde offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Loma Verde part of?
Loma Verde is part of Socorro Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Loma Verde located?
Loma Verde is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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