Edcouch-Elsa High School is a public high school in Elsa, Texas. It is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District and is known as La Maquina Amarilla; their mascot is a Yellow jacket. It is located at Hwy 107 Mile 4 North Yellow Jacket Drive.
Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Edcouch-elsa H S Academy 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy's student population of 39 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is 0.00, 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
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy's ranking?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
The graduation rate of Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
39 students attend Edcouch-elsa H S Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Edcouch-elsa H S Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edcouch-elsa H S Academy offer ?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy part of?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is part of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
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