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#8163 of 8,552 schools in TX
Daep
High School · Abilene ISD · Abilene, TX
An Abilene ISD high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
625 S 8TH ST, Abilene, TX 79602
- Math 30% proficient (2016)
- Reading 10% proficient (2016)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Daep score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 55 points since 2013, to 20% in 2016, across a 7-year record (2010–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2016) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)
Based on 13 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Daep 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,193/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), 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
$84,845
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullin New Horizons AbilieneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Woodson Center for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Taylor County Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11 | 1.5 mi | 1 | 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.
Abilene ISD
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daep is listed in ABILENE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daep
Daep is a public high school in Abilene, TX, part of Abilene ISD, serving approximately 96 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,163 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Phone
- (325) 794-4150
- Area population (ZIP 79602)
- 26,588
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 79602; 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, 2010-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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