Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Tejas School Of Choice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tejas School Of Choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tejas School Of Choice's student population of 69 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tejas School Of Choice is 0.06, 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)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tejas School Of Choice?
The graduation rate of Tejas School Of Choice is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tejas School Of Choice?
69 students attend Tejas School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tejas School Of Choice students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tejas School Of Choice?
Tejas School Of Choice has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tejas School Of Choice offer ?
Tejas School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tejas School Of Choice part of?
Tejas School Of Choice is part of Ysleta ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Tejas School Of Choice located?
Tejas School Of Choice is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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