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Western Hills El

530 THUNDERBIRD DR, EL PASO, TX, 79912

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 334 of 1979 in Texas

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About Western Hills El

Western Hills Elementary School is located at 530 Thunderbird Dr, El Paso, TX 79912. The school caters to students in prekindergarten up to grade 5. The student body is composed of approximately 388 students. The student-teacher ratio is 12:1. This provides an effective learning environment in smaller teacher-student groups. The student body is composed of approximately 51% female students and 49% male students. According to state assessment data, students in this school have a 57% proficiency in mathematics and a 67% proficiency in reading. This school is part of El Paso Independent School District and includes participation in bilingual education in multiple grade levels. As part of a district school system, this school mirrors other elementary school configurations in the western part of El Paso due to stable student populations in elementary grades. Home values in this school district average around $308,000. As an element in mid-sized Texas school districts, this school provides a balanced profile, making it one of the best elementary school in Texas

Western Hills El Contact Information

Address

530 THUNDERBIRD DR, EL PASO, TX, 79912

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Phone

(915) 832-6950

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 67% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
388
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 334 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 07:45 AM - 03:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.54%
Asian 1.29%
Hispanic 86.6%
Black 0.77%
Two+ Races 1.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.54%
Asian
1.29%
Hispanic
86.6%
Black
0.77%
Two+ Races
1.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 388
50.77%
197 Female
49.23%
191 Male

Student Population

388 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

388 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Western Hills Elementary School has been proud to highlight their involvement in the El Paso ISD Districtwide Registration Rally, which is a process to assist families in preparing in advance for the upcoming school year and to get to know their school staff and resources. The school has also been highlighting upcoming academic engagement events, such as meetings to prepare students for the upcoming science fair, which again shows the focus on hands-on learning.

FAQ

Q1. Does Western Hills Elementary offer bilingual or language support programs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers bilingual and English language learning support to help students build their academic language skills at all grade levels.

Q2. Are there extracurricular or enrichment opportunities provided to students at Western Hills Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students have the opportunity to participate in various extracurricular activities such as art-based learning, academic clubs, and after-school learning sessions on a periodic basis to enhance their learning experience.

Q3. What kind of academic rating has Western Hills Elementary received in recent years?

Ans. The school has received high accountability ratings in the state’s evaluation process, reflecting a steady trend in academic performance.

Q4. How experienced are the teachers at Western Hills Elementary?

Ans. The teaching staff at Western Hills Elementary comprises faculty members who have relatively higher levels of professional experience compared to the average experience of teachers in the state.

Q5. Does Western Hills Elementary receive federal funding as a Title I school?

Ans. Yes, Western Hills Elementary receives federal funding and provides students from different economic backgrounds with academic resources to help them perform better in their academic learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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