Serving 53 students in grades 6-12, Secondary Daep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Secondary Daep's student population of 53 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Daep is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
49%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Secondary Daep?
53 students attend Secondary Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Secondary Daep students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Daep?
Secondary Daep has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Secondary Daep offer ?
Secondary Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Secondary Daep part of?
Secondary Daep is part of Houston ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Secondary Daep located?
Secondary Daep is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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