Serving 369 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership Academy's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 0.12, 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
#1608 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is ranked #1608 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
369 students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Young Women's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership Academy offer ?
Young Women's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Women's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is part of Ysleta ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Women's Leadership Academy located?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is located in the Williams Park neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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