Ortiz El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
4,211th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Ortiz El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ortiz El 4,211th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Ortiz El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 223 students tested
Ortiz El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.3% | 79.9% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 10.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 18.4% | 7.4% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Ortiz El
Typical home value $148K in zip 79603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ortiz El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Martinez ElAbilene ISD · 1.2 mi away3,858th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 1.4 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 5Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 1.9 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 2.9 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 5Taylor ElAbilene ISD · 3.7 mi away2,437th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 40% - 3Thomas ElAbilene ISD · 3.8 mi away3,283rd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 3.9 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 4.3 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ortiz El in?
Ortiz El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Ortiz El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ortiz El 4,211th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ortiz El?
Hispanic 80%, Black 10%, White 7%, Two or more races 3% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ortiz El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79603 is $148K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.