Very Good
#2460 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 29% in state
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)
High School · Harmony Public Schools - West Texas · EL Paso, TX
A Harmony Public Schools - West Texas charter high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9405 BETEL DR, EL Paso, TX 79907
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$41,901
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79907; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,836 | Compare → |
| EL Paso Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Keys AcadEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Options H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 88 | 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.
Harmony Public Schools - West Texas
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,455NCES 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.
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, serving approximately 1,003 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,460 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)
What grades does Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) serve?
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)?
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) has an enrollment of approximately 1,003 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) rank in TX?
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) ranks #2,460 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) a charter school?
Yes, Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) a Title I school?
No, Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)?
74.7% of students at Harmony Science Acad (el Paso) 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (915) 859-4620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 79907)
- 47,850
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 79907; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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