Serving 59 students in grades 6-8, Secondary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Secondary Daep's student population of 59 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Secondary Daep 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 Secondary Daep is 0.54, 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
#8155 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
7%
25%
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
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secondary Daep's ranking?
Secondary Daep is ranked #8155 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Secondary Daep?
59 students attend Secondary Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Secondary Daep students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Daep?
Secondary Daep has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Secondary Daep offer ?
Secondary Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Secondary Daep part of?
Secondary Daep is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Secondary Daep located?
Secondary Daep is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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