Below Average
#6643 of 8,552 schools in TX
Delta Academy
School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX
An EL Paso ISD school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6400 DELTA, EL Paso, TX 79905
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Delta Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Delta 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$25,496
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$646/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
48.5%
Poverty rate
46%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,245 | Compare → |
| St Pius X Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Silva Health MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Jefferson H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,040 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Paso ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #43 of 73
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta Academy is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta Academy
Delta Academy is a public school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 47 students in grades 7th-11th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,643 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta Academy
What grades does Delta Academy serve?
Delta Academy serves students in grades 7th through 11th.
How many students attend Delta Academy?
Delta Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Academy rank in TX?
Delta Academy ranks #6,643 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Delta Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Delta Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Delta Academy a charter school?
No, Delta Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta Academy a Title I school?
No, Delta Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Academy?
87.2% of students at Delta 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
- 7th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 236-8975
- Area population (ZIP 79905)
- 22,062
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 79905; 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, 2018-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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