Daep serves 8 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Daep's student population of 8 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daep is 0.51, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
50%
25%
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
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Daep?
8 students attend Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Daep students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Daep offer ?
Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Daep part of?
Daep is part of Shallowater Independent School District.
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