El 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students (23-24)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend El Daep?
2 students attend El Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of El Daep students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are Black.
What grades does El Daep offer ?
El Daep offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is El Daep part of?
El Daep is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is El Daep located?
El Daep is located in the Denver Harbor And Port Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Denver Harbor And Port Houston.
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