Needs Improvement
#7799 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cesar Chavez Academy
High School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX
A Ysleta ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7814 ALAMEDA AVE, EL Paso, TX 79915
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 51 points since 2011, to 25% in 2017, across a 7-year record (2011–2017).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2017) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2017)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,938
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Bel Air H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,876 | Compare → |
| Valle Verde Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ysleta ISD
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #46 of 47
- District spending per student
- $14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar Chavez Academy is listed in YSLETA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Academy
Cesar Chavez Academy is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 79 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,799 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Academy
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy serve?
Cesar Chavez Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Academy rank in TX?
Cesar Chavez Academy ranks #7,799 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cesar Chavez Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cesar Chavez Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2017).
Is Cesar Chavez Academy a charter school?
No, Cesar Chavez Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar Chavez Academy a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Academy?
94.9% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 434-9600
- Area population (ZIP 79915)
- 34,731
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79915; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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