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Silva Health Magnet vs. Jefferson High School

Should you attend Silva Health Magnet or Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Silva Health Magnet
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Jefferson High School
4700 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Silva Health Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Silva Health Magnet ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,040 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
517 students
1,040 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silva Health Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
26% | 74%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silva Health Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silva Health Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silva Health Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#778 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#7055 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silva Health Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silva Health Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silva Health Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silva Health Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
69%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Silva Health Magnet with the average graduation rate observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jefferson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silva Health Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
146
321
Grade 10 Students
126
253
Grade 11 Students
125
257
Grade 12 Students
120
209

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silva Health Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
90%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silva Health Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silva Health Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silva Health Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silva Health Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.19
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silva Health Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silva Health Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silva Health Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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