Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Del Norte Heights 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 was 65-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Del Norte Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1502 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Norte Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School is ranked #1502 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Del Norte Heights Elementary School?
240 students attend Del Norte Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Del Norte Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Del Norte Heights Elementary School?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Del Norte Heights Elementary School offer ?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Del Norte Heights Elementary School part of?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Norte Heights Elementary School located?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School 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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