Plato Academy

8441 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 62 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plato Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Plato Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Plato 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
<50%
49%
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<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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≤5%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Plato Academy?
62 students attend Plato Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Plato Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
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 ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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