Needs Improvement
#8163 of 8,552 schools in TX
Daep
High School · ABILENE ISD
625 S 8TH ST, Abilene, TX 79602
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
3.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
3.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,163 of 8,552
In Abilene
#30 of 32
public schools
In district
#22 of 24
ABILENE ISD
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About Daep
Daep is a public high school in Abilene, TX, part of ABILENE ISD. Daep serves approximately 96 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Daep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,163 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Daep show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.9
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 96 students, Daep is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Daep sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Daep — Students at Daep score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 13 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Daep Compares
See how Daep performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
625 S 8TH ST, Abilene, TX 79602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Daep may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE (rated 9.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PREMIER H S OF ABILENE (rated 7.3/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Lewisville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (rated 6.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Abilene, see our Abilene schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS EL Abilene | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| MULLIN NEW HORIZONS ABILIENE Mullin | 1.1 mi | — |
| WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE Abilene | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| BOWIE EL Abilene | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY LEARNING CENTER Abilene | 1.5 mi | — |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Abilene | 1.5 mi | — |
| TAYLOR COUNTY LEARNING CENTER Merkel | 1.5 mi | — |
| CRAIG MIDDLE Abilene | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE San Angelo | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| MARTINEZ EL Abilene | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| KENLEY SCHOOL Abilene | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Abilene | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| ABILENE H S Abilene | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| CROCKETT EARLY HEADSTART Abilene | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| PREMIER H S OF ABILENE Lewisville | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| ALCORTA EL Abilene | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| COOPER H S Abilene | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| MADISON MIDDLE Abilene | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
| ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE Abilene | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Abilene | 2.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,845
Median Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
Population
26,588
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Avg Commute
17.4 min
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Median Age
37.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GATEWAY TO GRADUATION ACADEMY San Benito, TX | 3.2 |
| PREMIER H S OF BROWNSVILLE Lewisville, TX | 3.2 |
| PREMIER H S OF FORT WORTH Lewisville, TX | 3.2 |
| PRESTONWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ONLINE Plano, TX | 3.2 |
| ROUND ROCK OPPORT CTR DAEP Round Rock, TX | 3.2 |
| RICHARD MILBURN ALTER H S (KILLEEN) Killeen, TX | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daep
What grades does Daep serve?
Daep serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Daep?
Daep has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Daep is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daep rank in TX?
Daep ranks #8,163 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Daep's MySchoolScout rating?
Daep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Daep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daep has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
Is Daep a charter school?
No, Daep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daep a Title I school?
No, Daep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daep?
79.2% of students at Daep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Phone
- (325) 794-4150
Resources & Links
District
ABILENE ISD- District Enrollment
- 14,652
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,604
- District Rank
- #22 of 24
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