Northwest El
Hereford, TX · Hereford ISD · Grades K-5
4,267th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Northwest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwest El 4,267th 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 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Northwest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 227 students tested
Northwest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 490 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.6% | 88.2% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 16.7% | 8.4% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Northwest El
Typical home value $175K in zip 79045 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2West Central ElHereford ISD · 0.8 mi away3,604th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 6Bluebonnet ElHereford ISD · 0.9 mi away1,895th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 54% - 9Aikman ElHereford ISD · 1.4 mi away877th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 61% - 1Richardson ElDimmitt ISD · 20 mi away4,013th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 1Friona ElFriona ISD · 22 mi away4,331st of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 17% - –Friona PriFriona ISD · 22 mi away
- 8Walcott ElWalcott ISD · 23.9 mi away933rd of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 67% - 9Vega ElVega ISD · 29 mi away827th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwest El in?
Northwest El is part of the Hereford ISD district in Hereford, Texas.
Is Northwest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwest El 4,267th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Northwest El?
Hispanic 88%, White 8%, Black 1%, Two or more races 1% (490 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79045 is $175K 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.