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 70 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy's student population of 70 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 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
#5531 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edcouch-elsa H S Academy's ranking?
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy is ranked #5531 out of 8,096 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Edcouch-elsa H S Academy?
70 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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