Mission Early College High School is a high school located in the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. The school combines the normal Texas Education Agency curriculum with that of El Paso Community College.
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Mission Early College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mission Early College High School's student population of 424 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Blue, Teal
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mission Early College High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Early College High School 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
#1145 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Early College High School's ranking?
Mission Early College High School is ranked #1145 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mission Early College High School often compared to?
Mission Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy (El Paso), Silva Health Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mission Early College High School?
424 students attend Mission Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mission Early College High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Early College High School?
Mission Early College High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mission Early College High School offer ?
Mission Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Early College High School part of?
Mission Early College High School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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