Serving 831 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ernesto Serna Fine Arts 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Ernesto Serna School serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most living within 1.8 miles of its boundaries, which extend up to 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy's student population of 831 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts 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 Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy is 0.06, 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
#4363 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy is ranked #4363 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy?
831 students attend Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy?
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy part of?
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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