Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daep's student population of 96 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daep is 0.68, which is more 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)
(16-17)21-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 25-year historical data
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Daep?
96 students attend Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Daep students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daep?
Daep has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daep offer ?
Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Daep part of?
Daep is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Daep located?
Daep is located in the North E Hwy 80 neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in North E Hwy 80.
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