Alicia R. Chacón International School is a K–8 school in El Paso, Texas. It is operated by the Ysleta Independent School District. Chacón has a two-way bilingual education program that is intended to teach Spanish-speaking students English and English-speaking students Spanish.
Serving 859 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alicia R Chacon International ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alicia R Chacon International ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alicia R Chacon International's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
859 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alicia R Chacon International ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alicia R Chacon International is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alicia R Chacon International's ranking?
Alicia R Chacon International is ranked #952 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alicia R Chacon International often compared to?
Alicia R Chacon Internationalis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso, Davinci School For Science And The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alicia R Chacon International?
859 students attend Alicia R Chacon International.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alicia R Chacon International students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alicia R Chacon International?
Alicia R Chacon International has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alicia R Chacon International offer ?
Alicia R Chacon International offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alicia R Chacon International part of?
Alicia R Chacon International is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alicia R Chacon International located?
Alicia R Chacon International is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
School Reviews
Review Alicia R Chacon International. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
