South El
Midland, TX · Midland ISD · Grades PK-6
3,965th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
South El ranking
SchoolRow ranks South El 3,965th 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 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
South El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 299 students tested
South El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 607 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.9% | 87.3% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 6.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South El
Typical home value $224K in zip 79701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Midland Academy Charter SchoolMidland Academy Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,261st of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 48% - 1Ralph Bunche ElMidland ISD · 1.2 mi away · charter4,175th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 28% - 10Carver CenterMidland ISD · 1.3 mi away · charter2nd of 4,406
ELA 98% · Math 97% - 1De Zavala ElMidland ISD · 1.3 mi away4,126th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 27% - 7Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory ElMidland ISD · 1.6 mi away · charter1,625th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 46% - 9James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyMidland ISD · 1.7 mi away694th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 62% - 6General Tommy Franks ElMidland ISD · 1.8 mi away1,830th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 51% - 1Lamar ElMidland ISD · 2.3 mi away · charter4,148th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South El in?
South El is part of the Midland ISD district in Midland, Texas.
Is South El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South El 3,965th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South El?
Hispanic 87%, Black 7%, White 5% (607 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79701 is $224K 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.