Desertaire El vs Parkland H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desertaire El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Parkland H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,565 students
| Measure | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas | Parkland H S El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 4,686 | #731 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #24795 of 50,301 | #8313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 505 | 1,565 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 83% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.5 vs 50.3).
- •Parkland H S does better on math proficiency (83% vs 58%).
- •Desertaire El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Parkland H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 79.6%).
- •Desertaire El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Parkland H S is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 505.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desertaire El better than Parkland H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desertaire El and Parkland H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desertaire El: 505. Parkland H S: 1,565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desertaire El and Parkland H S rank in Texas?
Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 and Parkland H S is 731st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).