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EL Paso Leadership Academy
Middle School · EL Paso Leadership Academy · EL Paso, TX
A charter middle school in EL Paso, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1918 TEXAS AVE, EL Paso, TX 79901
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Paso Leadership Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Paso Leadership 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$13,984
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$517/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
54.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Guillen MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Loretto AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Radford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 216 | 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 Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
EL Paso Leadership Academy is listed in EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Paso Leadership Academy
EL Paso Leadership Academy is a public middle school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso Leadership Academy, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,120 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Paso Leadership Academy
What grades does EL Paso Leadership Academy serve?
EL Paso Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Paso Leadership Academy?
EL Paso Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Leadership Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Paso Leadership Academy rank in TX?
EL Paso Leadership Academy ranks #5,120 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is EL Paso Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Paso Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 EL Paso Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Paso Leadership Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is EL Paso Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, EL Paso Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is EL Paso Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, EL Paso Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Paso Leadership Academy?
98.9% of students at EL Paso Leadership 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (915) 298-3900
- Area population (ZIP 79901)
- 8,321
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 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 79901; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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