Below Average
#7109 of 8,552 schools in TX
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy
High School · Edcouch-elsa ISD · Edcouch, TX
An Edcouch-elsa ISD high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edcouch-elsa H S Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 9% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edcouch-elsa H S 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edcouch), 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
$38,904
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-elsa H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,329 | Compare → |
| Idea Elsa College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–11 | 0.8 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| La Villa Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Hidalgo Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | Not available | 2 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Edcouch-elsa ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is listed in EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edcouch-elsa H S Academy
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is a public high school in Edcouch, TX, part of Edcouch-elsa ISD, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,109 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edcouch-elsa H S Academy
What grades does Edcouch-elsa H S Academy serve?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edcouch-elsa H S Academy rank in TX?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy ranks #7,109 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edcouch-elsa H S Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy a charter school?
No, Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy a Title I school?
No, Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
84.6% of students at Edcouch-elsa H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Phone
- (956) 262-0151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 78538)
- 10,740
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 78538; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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