Western Hills El
El Paso, TX · El Paso ISD · Grades PK-5
1,272nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
Western Hills El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Western Hills El 1,272nd 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 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — improving.
Western Hills El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 164 students tested
Western Hills El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.5% | 86.6% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 15.6% | 9.5% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Western Hills El
Typical home value $319K in zip 79912 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Western Hills El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Rivera ElEl Paso ISD · 0.7 mi away2,049th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 4Putnam ElEl Paso ISD · 1.1 mi away2,755th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 41% - 9Polk ElEl Paso ISD · 1.4 mi away542nd of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 63% - 1Charles Q Murphree Pk-8El Paso ISD · 1.4 mi away4,241st of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 5Dr Green ElEl Paso ISD · 1.4 mi away2,335th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 6IDEA Mesa Hills AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.7 mi away · charter1,781st of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 10Marguerite J Lundy ElEl Paso ISD · 2 mi away401st of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 5Howard Burnham ElBurnham Wood Charter School District · 2.4 mi away · charter2,409th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Western Hills El in?
Western Hills El is part of the El Paso ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is Western Hills El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Hills El 1,272nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Western Hills El?
Hispanic 87%, White 10%, Two or more races 2%, Asian 1% (388 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Hills El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79912 is $319K 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.