Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, Daep 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Daep's student population of 96 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daep is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Daep?
96 students attend Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Daep students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daep?
Daep has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daep offer ?
Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Daep part of?
Daep is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Daep located?
Daep is located in the North E Hwy 80 neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in North E Hwy 80.
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