Serving 2 students in grades 5, 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- 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
El Daep's student population of 2 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of El 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 is the student:teacher ratio of El Daep?
El Daep has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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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