Summary:
Excellence In Leadership Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Mission, Texas, with a student population that is 100% Hispanic and predominantly low-income. While the school boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates well under 50% across most STAAR test subjects and grade levels.
The school's high-needs student population, with 85.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, presents unique challenges that the school appears to be struggling to address. This is reflected in the school's declining statewide ranking, which has dropped from 2,970 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,627 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. However, the school's strong performance in Algebra I end-of-course exams, with an 81.82% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 44.73%, suggests it may be doing a better job of preparing students for advanced math coursework.
Overall, Excellence In Leadership Academy appears to be a struggling school that is serving a high-needs student population but failing to deliver strong academic outcomes. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help improve the school's performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.
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