Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Telles Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Telles Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Telles Academy's student population of 43 students has grown by 168% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Telles Academy is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
26%
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
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Telles Academy?
43 students attend Telles Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Telles Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telles Academy?
Telles Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telles Academy offer ?
Telles Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Telles Academy part of?
Telles Academy is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Telles Academy located?
Telles Academy is located in the Central El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Central El Paso.
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