Serving 199 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (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 199 students has grown by 947% 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
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is 0.10, 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
#7114 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East's ranking?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East is ranked #7114 out of 8,188 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
199 students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East?
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East has a student ration of 15:1, 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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