Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O'shea Keleher Whole Child 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy's student population of 706 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is 0.13, 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
#2706 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy's ranking?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is ranked #2706 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy?
706 students attend O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy offer ?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy part of?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy located?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy 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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