Irvin H S vs Whitaker El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irvin H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
Whitaker El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Irvin H S El Paso, Texas | Whitaker El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,419 | #3718 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12266 of 16,910 | #38782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 932 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irvin H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 29.7).
- •Irvin H S does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Whitaker El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Whitaker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Whitaker El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Irvin H S is the larger school with 932 students compared with 386.
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 Irvin H S better than Whitaker El?
On the Success Index (US), Irvin H S ranks higher (34.7 vs 29.7 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 Irvin H S and Whitaker El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irvin H S: 932. Whitaker El: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irvin H S and Whitaker El rank in Texas?
Irvin H S is 1162nd of 1,419 and Whitaker El is 3718th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).