Very Good
#1963 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Excellence in Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Excellence in Leadership Academy · Mission, TX
A charter elementary school in Mission, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
915 W EXPY 83, Mission, TX 78572
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Excellence in Leadership Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excellence in 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission), 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
$54,029
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leal ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Pearson ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Brillante AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Castro ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 336 | 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.
Excellence in Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,034NCES 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.
Excellence in Leadership Academy is listed in EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excellence in Leadership Academy
Excellence in Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Mission, TX, part of Excellence in Leadership Academy, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,963 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excellence in Leadership Academy
What grades does Excellence in Leadership Academy serve?
Excellence in Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Excellence in Leadership Academy?
Excellence in Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excellence in Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Excellence in Leadership Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excellence in Leadership Academy rank in TX?
Excellence in Leadership Academy ranks #1,963 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Excellence in Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Excellence in Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Excellence in Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excellence in Leadership Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Excellence in Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Excellence in Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excellence in Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Excellence in Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excellence in Leadership Academy?
86.4% of students at Excellence in 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (956) 424-9504
- Area population (ZIP 78572)
- 78,197
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 78572; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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