Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East's student population of 239 students has grown by 1157% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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 El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East 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
#7886 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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 is El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East's ranking?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is ranked #7886 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
239 students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East offer ?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East part of?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is part of El Paso Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East located?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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