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Keys Acad
High School · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, TX
A Socorro ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12380 PINE SPRINGS, EL Paso, TX 79928
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keys Acad score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keys Acad 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$73,704
Median home value
$188,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79928; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,003 | Compare → |
| Americas H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,188 | Compare → |
| Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,836 | 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.
Socorro ISD
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #50 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keys Acad is listed in SOCORRO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keys Acad
Keys Acad is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Socorro ISD, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,937 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keys Acad
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 #7,937 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Keys Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Keys Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 937-4000
- Area population (ZIP 79928)
- 82,792
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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.
- 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
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