Serving 60 students in grades 10-12, Plato Academy ranks in the top 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤5%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plato Academy?
The graduation rate of Plato Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Plato Academy?
60 students attend Plato Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Plato Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plato Academy?
Plato Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plato Academy offer ?
Plato Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Plato Academy part of?
Plato Academy is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Plato Academy located?
Plato Academy is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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