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Idea Mesquite Hills Academy vs. North Star Elementary School

Should you attend Idea Mesquite Hills Academy or North Star Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
North Star Elementary School
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
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9/
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Top 20%
Top Rankings
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North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy serves 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
590 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Star Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ysleta Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#820 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Star Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Star Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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1
Kindergarten Students
109
58
Grade 1 Students
118
84
Grade 2 Students
122
85
Grade 3 Students
105
83
Grade 4 Students
87
100
Grade 5 Students
49
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
83%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Star Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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