EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — Ysleta Independent School District’s (YISD) superintendent won the 2025 District of Distinction in Academic Excellence award among various school districts across the nation.
The award was presented during an awards banquet at the District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI) Superintendents Summit in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
“We are incredibly thankful and humbled to receive this esteemed award – what an honor for the Ysleta Independent School District to be named the best in the nation in academic excellence,” De La Torre said. “This award symbolizes the success of a collective vision, one that we have worked for a decade to bring to life.”
According to YISD, the District of Distinction recognition is “the belief that remarkable, home-grown programs can inspire and be replicated by educators nationwide. To be named a District of Distinction, winners must have pioneered initiatives that have made a significant impact on student achievement, engagement, and overall educational excellence.”