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El Paso Classical Academy

Summary:

El Paso Classical Academy is a public charter school serving 289 students in grades K-12 in El Paso, Texas, which is part of the Harmony Public Schools - West Texas district.

While the school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (91.7%) compared to the state average, it has faced concerning challenges in recent years. El Paso Classical Academy has seen a rise in dropout rates, from 1.6% in 2020-2021 to 5.5% in 2021-2022, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, lags behind the state and district averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024 projected STAAR Reading, the school's proficiency rates range from 21.74% in 3rd grade to 57.89% in 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 48.85% to 54.45% respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.24% in 2020-2021 to 67.13% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to the nearby Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso and Harmony School Of Science - El Paso, both of which are also public charter schools, El Paso Classical Academy lags behind in academic performance and graduation rates. This highlights the need for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterparts and address the underlying issues that are contributing to its declining academic outcomes and increasing socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 8960 Escobar Dr
       El Paso, TX  79907

(972) 316-3663

District: Texas College Preparatory Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
2964th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,777 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.3%
White:
3.0%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details El Paso Classical Academy ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details El Paso Classical Academy ranks better than 64.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details El Paso Classical Academy ranks worse than 69.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.02. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details El Paso Classical Academy has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.3%), White (3%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Paso Classical Academy is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 12 alternative schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Paso Classical Academy is $10,777, which is the highest among 12 alternative schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Paso Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Classical Academy 2964th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See El Paso Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Classical Academy 840th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See El Paso Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Classical Academy 1385th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See El Paso Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Texas College Preparatory Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas College Preparatory Academies 423rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Paso Classical Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.98 2614th 4578 42.9%
2022 38.00 2862nd 4581 37.5%
2023 48.02 2294th 4647 50.6%
2024 37.42 2964th 4675 36.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.53 3249th 3487 6.8%
2023 12.28 3451st 3556 3.0%
2024 16.12 3407th 3638 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.33 3167th 4451 28.8%
2023 43.54 2639th 4521 41.6%
2024 44.24 2585th 4560 43.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.16 2406th 4499 46.5%
2022 37.60 2917th 4561 36.0%
2023 44.47 2512th 4588 45.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.72 2818th 4498 37.3%
2022 40.74 2693rd 4563 41.0%
2023 50.68 2113th 4585 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.62 2269th 4329 47.6%
2022 43.12 2562nd 4376 41.5%
2023 52.80 1892nd 4401 57.0%
2024 46.60 2322nd 4431 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for El Paso Classical Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.60 1698th 2252 24.6%
2022 13.14 2095th 2254 7.1%
2023 26.10 1811th 2330 22.3%
2024 57.32 840th 2361 64.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.55 1567th 1592 1.6%
2022 11.00 1626th 1643 1.0%
2023 18.77 1579th 1720 8.2%
2024 46.36 838th 1760 52.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.87 1714th 2172 21.1%
2022 5.05 2203rd 2220 0.8%
2023 19.80 2007th 2251 10.8%
2024 74.24 310th 2224 86.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.11 1695th 2151 21.2%
2022 14.99 2041st 2221 8.1%
2023 33.06 1600th 2241 28.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.66 2101st 2118 0.8%
2022 13.95 2110th 2182 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.93 1474th 2168 32.0%
2022 12.35 2098th 2228 5.8%
2023 22.00 1870th 2245 16.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.21 1541st 2043 24.6%
2022 14.73 1960th 2077 5.6%
2023 32.68 1518th 2116 28.3%
2024 69.37 435th 2108 79.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for El Paso Classical Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.66 1279th 1861 31.3%
2022 16.40 1590th 1876 15.2%
2023 19.79 1598th 1961 18.5%
2024 31.02 1385th 1987 30.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.50 1071st 1195 10.4%
2022 15.43 1175th 1278 8.1%
2023 34.83 792nd 1371 42.2%
2024 42.24 663rd 1435 53.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.17 1639th 1848 11.3%
2022 20.95 1532nd 1847 17.1%
2023 18.25 1611th 1897 15.1%
2024 40.22 1029th 1883 45.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.35 1417th 1815 21.9%
2022 10.97 1649th 1841 10.4%
2023 25.16 1434th 1891 24.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.11 1255th 1829 31.4%
2022 13.18 1719th 1837 6.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.78 1089th 1840 40.8%
2022 20.35 1507th 1853 18.7%
2023 15.31 1635th 1913 14.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at El Paso Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.57 1172nd 1743 32.8%
2022 15.56 1540th 1762 12.6%
2023 21.25 1473rd 1820 19.1%
2024 38.68 1030th 1804 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, May 8, 2023

Open Quote teachers refuse to follow safety rule of keeping doors locked at all times (specifically kinder, 1st and 2nd grade teachers) because they want to talk to each other and go in and out of each others classroom gossiping to talk about their day instead of watching the kids
This school is full of bullies students are just a number here and not protected Close Quote



Enrollment information for El Paso Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 15 8 0 270 0 1 4 0 298
2022 27 7 0 254 1 0 5 0 294
2023 13 9 1 265 1 0 0 0 289
2024 8 6 1 248 0 0 0 0 263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Paso Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 298 26.0 11.4 36.2
2022 294 19.9 14.7 54.4
2023 289 19.9 14.4 67.1
2024 263 21.0 12.4 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Paso Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 298 26.0 11.4 36.2
2022 294 19.9 14.7 54.4
2023 289 19.9 14.4 67.1
2024 263 21.0 12.4 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for El Paso Classical Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $408 (3.8%) $10,369 (96.2%) $10,777

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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El Paso Classical Academy ranks 2964th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended El Paso Classical Academy.

Students at El Paso Classical Academy are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.


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