Silva Magnet High School is a health-focused magnet high school within the El Paso Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. It is named after lifelong El Pasoan Maxine L. Silva, who once represented the area in which the school is located on the El Paso Independent School District board of trustees.
Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Silva Health Magnet ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silva Health Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Silva Health Magnet's student population of 517 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Silva Health Magnet ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silva Health Magnet is 0.19, 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
#313 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silver Fox
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silva Health Magnet's ranking?
Silva Health Magnet is ranked #313 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Silva Health Magnet often compared to?
Silva Health Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silva Health Magnet?
The graduation rate of Silva Health Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Silva Health Magnet?
517 students attend Silva Health Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Silva Health Magnet students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silva Health Magnet?
Silva Health Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silva Health Magnet offer ?
Silva Health Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silva Health Magnet part of?
Silva Health Magnet is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Silva Health Magnet located?
Silva Health Magnet is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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