Desertaire El
El Paso, TX · Ysleta ISD · Grades PK-5
653rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 85%▲ Improving
Desertaire El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desertaire El 653rd 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 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 85th in 2025 — improving.
Desertaire El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 274 students tested
Desertaire El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.8% | 87.9% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| White | 18.6% | 6.2% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Desertaire El
Typical home value $196K in zip 79924 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Desertaire El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9North Star ElYsleta ISD · 0.7 mi away814th of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 61% - 7Parkland ElYsleta ISD · 1.4 mi away1,741st of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 4Barron ElEl Paso ISD · 1.5 mi away3,011th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 28% - 5Newman ElEl Paso ISD · 1.8 mi away2,337th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 39% - 4Dr Joseph Torres ElEl Paso ISD · 1.8 mi away3,010th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 7Dolphin Terrace ElYsleta ISD · 2.5 mi away1,554th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 7Tom Lea Jr ElEl Paso ISD · 2.5 mi away1,555th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 7IDEA Mesquite Hills AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter1,686th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desertaire El in?
Desertaire El is part of the Ysleta ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is Desertaire El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desertaire El 653rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Desertaire El?
Hispanic 88%, White 6%, Black 3%, Two or more races 2% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desertaire El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79924 is $196K 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.