Average
#5168 of 8,552 schools in TX
Telles Academy
High School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX
An EL Paso ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2851 GRANT AVE BLDG A, EL Paso, TX 79930
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Telles Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Telles 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$41,826
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79930; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Career Technology Academy (ccta)Enrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Austin H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Bowie H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,007 | 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.
EL Paso ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #34 of 73
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Telles Academy is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Telles Academy
Telles Academy is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,168 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Telles Academy
What grades does Telles Academy serve?
Telles Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Telles Academy?
Telles Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telles Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Telles Academy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Telles Academy rank in TX?
Telles Academy ranks #5,168 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Telles Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Telles Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Telles Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telles Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Telles Academy a charter school?
No, Telles Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Telles Academy a Title I school?
No, Telles Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Telles Academy?
93.3% of students at Telles 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (915) 236-7800
- Area population (ZIP 79930)
- 25,484
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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 79930; 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, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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