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EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Middle School · EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
2101 JOE BATTLE BLVD, EL Paso, TX 79938
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#4,980 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#103 of 206
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is a public middle school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,980 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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.
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East — Students at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East Compares
See how EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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
2101 JOE BATTLE BLVD, EL Paso, TX 79938
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SUN RIDGE MIDDLE (rated 6.2/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is MONTWOOD MIDDLE (rated 5.6/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, WILLIAM D SLIDER MIDDLE (rated 5.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - H S EAST El Paso | 0.0 mi | 2.9 |
| HELEN BALL EL El Paso | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTWOOD H S El Paso | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| SUN COUNTRY MONTESSORI El Paso | 0.7 mi | — |
| LUJAN-CHAVEZ EL El Paso | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ELFIDA CHAVEZ EL El Paso | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| MONTWOOD MIDDLE El Paso | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| WILLIAM D SLIDER MIDDLE El Paso | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| SUN RIDGE MIDDLE El Paso | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| PASO DEL NORTE FINE ARTS ACADEMY El Paso | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| BENITO MARTINEZ EL El Paso | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| O'SHEA KELEHER WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY El Paso | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL El Paso | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - EL PASO El Paso | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| VISTA DEL SOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE El Paso | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| EL DORADO H S El Paso | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| JANE A HAMBRIC SCHOOL El Paso | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| BILL SYBERT SCHOOL El Paso | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| CAPT WALTER E CLARKE MIDDLE El Paso | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| SIERRA VISTA STEAM ACADEMY El Paso | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79938 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,801
Median Home Value
$199,700
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
Population
97,851
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
29.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
What grades does EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East serve?
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is 19.9:1. 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 - Middle East rank in TX?
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East ranks #4,980 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 - Middle East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East a charter school?
Yes, EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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 - Middle East a Title I school?
No, EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
90.0% of students at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (915) 298-3900
Resources & Links
District
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY- District Enrollment
- 795
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,424
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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