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El Paso Academy East

Charter | 9-12 | 227 students

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Posted November 10, 2009

I went to this school and its the best school. If you are capable of being hardworking and a good student this school assures you you will have a great future. It has teachers from other countries and students and teachers have a great relationship. This school changed my life completely all you need is have that need to ba a better person and for sure you will be succesfull! :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 20, 2006

This school does not have enough books for the students, therefore students can't take a textbook home to study from.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2005

This school does not take care of there kids and is always having fighting between the teachers
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
23%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
41%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students32%
Female33%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education32%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English34%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant32%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female48%
Male45%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students34%
Female42%
Male27%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special educationn/a
Not special education35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant34%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students89%
Female84%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female53%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female63%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 48%
White 4% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 50%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11000 Argal Ct
El Paso, TX 79935
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Phone: (915) 590-8589

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