DR Joseph Torres El vs North Star El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Joseph Torres El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
North Star El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | DR Joseph Torres El El Paso, Texas | North Star El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3462 of 4,686 | #879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36964 of 50,301 | #14603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 32.4).
- •North Star El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 81.4%).
- •North Star El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •DR Joseph Torres El is the larger school with 558 students compared with 552.
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 DR Joseph Torres El better than North Star El?
On the Success Index (US), North Star El ranks higher (65.3 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DR Joseph Torres El and North Star El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Joseph Torres El: 558. North Star El: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Joseph Torres El and North Star El rank in Texas?
DR Joseph Torres El is 3462nd of 4,686 and North Star El is 879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).