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#4980 of 8,552 schools in TX
EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Middle School · EL Paso Leadership Academy · EL Paso, TX
A charter middle school in EL Paso, TX where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 JOE BATTLE BLVD, EL Paso, TX 79938
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 29% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- 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
$75,801
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79938; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 995 | Compare → |
| William D Slider MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Montwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| EL Paso Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 185 | 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.
EL Paso Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 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 - Middle East is listed in EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,980 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (915) 298-3900
- Area population (ZIP 79938)
- 97,851
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 79938; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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