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Public high school · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, Texas

Keys Acad

Keys Acad rates 5.1, right at the middle of Socorro ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 4.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.1this school

5.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Socorro ISD median is 4.8.

#6,895 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Socorro ISD: 9 high schools rated, median 4.8

The brief

A Socorro ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 6,895 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 44 of 50 in Socorro ISD.

Keys Acad is listed in Socorro ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Reading25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2015 EdFacts
In 2015, 25% in reading.2015 EdFacts; 1 test record from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
2.7
33% of the rating
College Readiness
5.2
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.1
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2015–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 25% (2015 EdFacts).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 79928; 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 2015 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Keys Acad and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$73,704
Median home value
$188,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
17.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
25
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
17
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,625/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for EL Paso. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Harmony School of Science - EL Paso2.8 mi · charter
    7.0Compare →
  2. Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)1.5 mi · charter
    7.0Compare →
  3. Del Valle H S1.6 mi
    6.5Compare →
  4. Mission Early College H S1.9 mi
    6.3Compare →
  5. EL Paso Classical Academy2.3 mi · charter
    6.2Compare →
  6. Keys Acadthis school
    5.1
  7. Americas H S1.6 mi
    4.8Compare →
  8. Eastlake H S2.2 mi
    4.3Compare →
  9. Options H S0.0 mi
    2.7Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Keys Acad.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Keys Acad serve?

Keys Acad serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Keys Acad?

Keys Acad has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Acad?

The student-teacher ratio at Keys Acad is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keys Acad rank in TX?

Keys Acad ranks #6,895 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Keys Acad's MySchoolScout rating?

Keys Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Keys Acad?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keys Acad has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).

Is Keys Acad a charter school?

No, Keys Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Keys Acad a Title I school?

No, Keys Acad is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keys Acad?

89.7% of students at Keys Acad 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-teacher ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Phone
(915) 937-4000
Rank in district
#44 of 50
Schools in district
51
District spending per student
$11,574
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 79928)
82,792
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
29.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.