Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Tejas School Of Choice 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tejas School Of Choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tejas School Of Choice's ranking?
Tejas School Of Choice is ranked #7800 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tejas School Of Choice?
The graduation rate of Tejas School Of Choice is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tejas School Of Choice?
116 students attend Tejas School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tejas School Of Choice students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tejas School Of Choice?
Tejas School Of Choice has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tejas School Of Choice offer ?
Tejas School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tejas School Of Choice part of?
Tejas School Of Choice is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Tejas School Of Choice located?
Tejas School Of Choice is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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