Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Summary:

Sierra Vista Steam Academy is an elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 648, and is part of the Socorro Independent School District.

While Sierra Vista Steam Academy has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (over 92%) compared to surrounding schools, its test scores generally lag behind district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.38% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 42.93% for the district and 40.86% for the state. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 4 stars and ranking between 1,342 to 3,252 out of over 4,600 Texas elementary schools. This variability suggests the school is still working to improve its performance.

Sierra Vista Steam Academy faces several challenges, including a high-needs student population, with over 72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's investment in resources, with spending per student reaching $10,726 in 2020-2021, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.6 over the past few years, suggest a commitment to improving student outcomes. When compared to other schools in the same district, such as Helen Ball Elementary, Sierra Vista Steam Academy generally performs below average, but it outperforms some nearby schools in certain areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Bob Hope
       El Paso, TX  79936-0204


(915) 937-8100

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1841st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,726 Help


Students who attend Sierra Vista Steam Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
High:    Americas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.4%
White:
3.5%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Vista Steam Academy ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.4%), White (3.5%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Steam Academy is 20.2, which is the 9th best among 29 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Vista Steam Academy is $10,726, which is the 10th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Vista Steam Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Vista Steam Academy 1841st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sierra Vista Steam Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.86 2132nd 3465 38.5%
2005 41.20 2426th 3475 30.2%
2006 40.94 2467th 3476 29.0%
2007 44.13 2481st 3724 33.4%
2008 48.23 2284th 3768 39.4%
2009 54.13 2023rd 3884 47.9%
2010 56.86 1972nd 3937 49.9%
2011 57.33 1975th 4095 51.8%
2012 63.19 1523rd 4206 63.8%
2013 59.83 1736th 4221 58.9%
2014 65.06 1472nd 4260 65.4%
2015 65.25 1505th 4320 65.2%
2016 52.14 2197th 4286 48.7%
2017 45.82 2192nd 4329 49.4%
2018 45.73 2205th 4359 49.4%
2019 53.30 1856th 4479 58.6%
2021 28.70 3252nd 4578 29.0%
2022 38.17 2850th 4581 37.8%
2023 66.11 1342nd 4647 71.1%
2024 55.48 1841st 4675 60.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 2690th 3226 16.6%
2019 38.32 2204th 3333 33.9%
2021 25.45 2943rd 3446 14.6%
2022 44.52 1968th 3487 43.6%
2023 70.74 689th 3556 80.6%
2024 62.30 1043rd 3638 71.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.03 1147th 3558 67.8%
2019 62.56 827th 3684 77.6%
2021 27.36 3015th 3799 20.6%
2022 36.20 2558th 3952 35.3%
2023 65.96 838th 4086 79.5%
2024 46.42 2135th 4261 49.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.85 1391st 4264 67.4%
2019 62.20 1225th 4309 71.6%
2021 29.20 3442nd 4451 22.7%
2022 37.78 2969th 4477 33.7%
2023 68.99 969th 4521 78.6%
2024 62.50 1334th 4560 70.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.00 1939th 4306 55.0%
2019 52.41 1921st 4348 55.8%
2021 32.49 3031st 4499 32.6%
2022 42.30 2629th 4561 42.4%
2023 58.21 1680th 4588 63.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.22 1319th 3106 57.5%
2019 47.17 2124th 3184 33.3%
2022 35.78 2339th 2958 20.9%
2023 53.56 1767th 2980 40.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.30 3216th 4240 24.2%
2019 44.02 2406th 4295 44.0%
2021 41.55 2456th 4331 43.3%
2022 56.46 1643rd 4461 63.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.89 2509th 4319 41.9%
2019 52.74 1842nd 4357 57.7%
2021 26.02 3453rd 4498 23.2%
2022 35.61 3023rd 4563 33.7%
2023 69.64 1144th 4585 75.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.61 2425th 2515 3.6%
2023 67.19 564th 2443 76.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.73 1840th 4168 55.9%
2019 58.88 1456th 4188 65.2%
2021 37.24 2745th 4329 36.6%
2022 42.77 2584th 4376 41.0%
2023 72.48 820th 4401 81.4%
2024 60.67 1419th 4431 68.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.29 2550th 3127 18.5%
2019 48.37 1669th 3142 46.9%
2023 37.46 2108th 3106 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Open Quote Update on this school. My son went to this school as an overflow, we belong to John Drugan but he requested to stay on this school the following school year. My request for transfer to this school was approved. He is very happy and enjoys going to school and has good grades. I can't ask for more. I am grateful for him to be able to go to this school. l I volunteer in the school when I can. They welcome parents, not like other schools this schools encourages parents participation which I really like. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 1, 2019

Open Quote This school is not a safe environment for our children. They say they will have monitors outside and inside guiding our children to their classrooms and it's been 3 days with no monitors outside or in. They only had monitors the first day of school which is useless since they let parents walk the kids into the classroom. If they're not going to put monitors they should at least let parents walk the kids to their classroom. I called twice to complain about the whole no monitor situation and they just do not care! If there is no adult supervision how do I know my child isn't getting pushed around, laughed at, or other things (bullying) by the older kids on her way to class?! Everyday I drop her off I get more and more concerned about her safety. How do I even know if she gets to class? I DO NOT LIKE THIS SCHOOL AT ALL!! As soon as I can I'm transferring her out of there!! Very disappointed!! And it's only been the first week of school, I can only imagine what will happen in the future as long as my kid is there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 61 6 4 440 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 73 24 5 666 1 n/a n/a 0 769
1996 73 24 5 666 1 n/a n/a 0 769
1997 64 16 6 833 3 n/a n/a 0 922
1998 76 8 3 806 2 n/a n/a 0 895
1999 74 11 2 864 2 n/a n/a 0 953
2000 74 15 4 1082 0 n/a n/a 0 1175
2001 89 13 6 1133 0 n/a n/a 0 1241
2002 36 16 1 724 2 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 36 16 1 724 2 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 42 11 3 834 2 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 50 13 4 1056 3 n/a n/a 0 1126
2006 43 14 2 924 2 n/a n/a 0 985
2007 39 15 5 950 1 n/a n/a 0 1010
2008 35 15 2 904 2 n/a n/a 0 958
2009 30 15 3 946 1 n/a n/a 0 995
2010 25 13 3 880 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2011 62 13 3 859 1 0 3 0 941
2012 44 25 6 837 1 0 2 0 915
2013 39 19 6 821 1 3 2 0 891
2014 45 13 8 842 1 0 3 0 912
2015 32 19 6 770 0 0 3 0 830
2016 27 13 4 667 0 0 2 0 713
2017 21 16 5 671 0 0 4 0 717
2018 24 15 6 648 0 0 5 0 698
2019 30 19 3 597 2 0 5 0 656
2020 26 22 3 585 0 1 6 0 643
2021 19 21 5 627 0 1 7 0 680
2022 30 19 6 697 0 1 6 0 759
2023 25 17 2 599 0 0 5 0 648
2024 22 15 0 584 0 0 11 0 632

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 512 34.8 14.7 37.3
1995 769 39.8 19.3 62.9
1996 769 39.8 19.3 62.9
1997 922 48.1 19.2 33.5
1998 895 49.0 18.3 42
1999 953 51.0 18.7 59.2
2000 1175 57.9 20.3 59.1
2001 1241 63.4 19.6 55.5
2002 779 40.8 19.1 69.7
2003 779 40.8 19.1 69.7
2004 892 48.0 18.6 71.6
2005 1126 56.6 19.9 71.1
2006 985 52.9 18.6 66.6
2007 1010 50.3 20.1 68.9
2008 958 53.6 17.9 69.1
2009 995 50.4 19.7 72.2
2010 922 48.6 18.9 73.4
2011 941 49.8 18.8 71.4
2012 915 48.2 18.9 72.2
2013 891 46.8 19.0 72.4
2014 912 50.5 18.0 72.3
2015 830 48.0 17.2 74
2016 713 43.0 16.5 78.5
2017 717 41.8 17.1 75.6
2018 698 43.5 16.0 76.2
2019 656 39.8 16.4 77.4
2020 643 40.9 15.6 71.2
2021 680 45.5 14.9 71.8
2022 759 48.5 15.6 71.5
2023 648 45.0 14.4 72.4
2024 632 31.2 20.2 74.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 512 34.8 14.7 37.3
1995 769 39.8 19.3 62.9
1996 769 39.8 19.3 62.9
1997 922 48.1 19.2 33.5
1998 895 49.0 18.3 42
1999 953 51.0 18.7 59.2
2000 1175 57.9 20.3 59.1
2001 1241 63.4 19.6 55.5
2002 779 40.8 19.1 69.7
2003 779 40.8 19.1 69.7
2004 892 48.0 18.6 71.6
2005 1126 56.6 19.9 71.1
2006 985 52.9 18.6 66.6
2007 1010 50.3 20.1 68.9
2008 958 53.6 17.9 69.1
2009 995 50.4 19.7 72.2
2010 922 48.6 18.9 73.4
2011 941 49.8 18.8 71.4
2012 915 48.2 18.9 72.2
2013 891 46.8 19.0 72.4
2014 912 50.5 18.0 72.3
2015 830 48.0 17.2 74
2016 713 43.0 16.5 78.5
2017 717 41.8 17.1 75.6
2018 698 43.5 16.0 76.2
2019 656 39.8 16.4 77.4
2020 643 40.9 15.6 71.2
2021 680 45.5 14.9 71.8
2022 759 48.5 15.6 71.5
2023 648 45.0 14.4 72.4
2024 632 31.2 20.2 74.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $707 (8.1%) $8,029 (91.9%) $8,736
2020 $654 (7.1%) $8,598 (92.9%) $9,253
2021 $1,175 (11.0%) $9,551 (89.0%) $10,726

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Vista Steam Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1856th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1342nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)4851
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))4753
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)5047
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)3452
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5050
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)3146
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)5666
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)6959
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))6355
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sierra Vista Steam Academy)5643
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5137
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656648
 1.2%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic597599
 0.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3025
 16.7%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.4%72.4%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Vista Steam Academy

Sierra Vista Steam Academy ranks 1841st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 632 students attended Sierra Vista Steam Academy.

Students at Sierra Vista Steam Academy are 92% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sierra Vista Steam Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
High : Americas High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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