Delta Academy

Summary:

Delta Academy is a public high school in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of just 57 students. As part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 515 out of 968 districts in Texas, Delta Academy stands out for its significantly lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to nearby schools.

Delta Academy has a student population that is 92.98% Hispanic, which is higher than the surrounding schools that range from 88.82% to 98.83% Hispanic students. Academically, Delta Academy lags far behind, with 0% proficiency in 8th grade Reading, Science, and Social Studies, compared to the district's 52%, 41%, and 23% proficiency, respectively. The school has also had a 0% four-year graduation rate for the past two years, much lower than the 72.1% to 100% graduation rates of nearby schools like Bowie High School, Jefferson High School, and Burges High School.

Despite Delta Academy's high per-student spending, ranging from $27,796 to $46,546 over the past three years, and its very low student-teacher ratio of 2 to 2.8 students per teacher, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school culture, may be contributing to the persistent academic challenges at Delta Academy.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 7-11

6400 Delta
El Paso, TX 79905-5408

(915) 236-8975

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $46,546

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.6%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Delta Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Delta Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.6%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta Academy is 3.6. (See more...)

Compare Delta Academy employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta Academy is $46,546.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Delta Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2005	0.03	1579^th	1582	0.2%
2006	2.21	1562^nd	1585	1.5%
2023	2.61	2328^th	2330	0.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.43	2244^th	2245	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.18	2110^th	2116	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Delta Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	5.39	1380^th	1427	3.3%
2005	3.96	1397^th	1429	2.2%
2006	22.43	1234^th	1430	13.7%
2014	5.06	1645^th	1734	5.1%
2023	4.07	1877^th	1961	4.3%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.74	1162^nd	1195	2.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.34	1308^th	1382	5.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	4.80	1803^rd	1848	2.4%
2022	15.60	1627^th	1847	11.9%
2023	1.58	1889^th	1897	0.4%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.02	1762^nd	1829	3.7%
2022	22.72	1522^nd	1837	17.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	5.11	1773^rd	1840	3.6%
2022	16.00	1583^rd	1853	14.6%
2023	4.52	1830^th	1913	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Delta Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	4.97	1680^th	1743	3.6%
2022	14.23	1557^th	1762	11.6%
2023	2.75	1789^th	1820	1.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Delta Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	4	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	31
1995	2	6	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	40
1996	2	6	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	40
1997	6	5	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	88
1998	7	7	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	94
1999	16	3	1	105	0	n/a	n/a	125
2000	9	3	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	70
2001	4	4	0	89	1	n/a	n/a	98
2002	3	5	1	60	2	n/a	n/a	71
2003	3	5	1	60	2	n/a	n/a	71
2004	4	1	0	64	1	n/a	n/a	70
2005	8	10	0	97	1	n/a	n/a	116
2006	3	2	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	84
2007	6	4	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	99
2008	3	3	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	90
2009	1	5	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	81
2010	2	7	0	69	1	n/a	n/a	79
2011	7	4	1	83	0	0	0	95
2012	2	2	0	88	0	1	0	93
2013	3	3	0	94	0	1	0	101
2014	3	1	0	62	0	0	0	66
2015	1	2	0	74	1	1	1	80
2016	2	1	0	59	1	0	0	63
2017	3	3	0	69	1	0	1	77
2018	2	2	0	61	0	0	1	66
2019	0	0	0	64	0	0	1	65
2020	1	1	0	73	1	0	0	76
2021	1	1	0	44	0	0	0	46
2022	0	1	0	36	0	0	0	37
2023	2	2	0	53	0	0	0	57
2024	0	3	0	44	0	0	0	47

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 Delta Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	31	3.0	10.3	93.5
1995	40	2.0	20.0	0
1996	40	2.0	20.0	0
1997	88	2.0	44.0	0
1998	94	2.0	47.0	1.1
1999	125	9.0	13.9	0.8
2000	70	9.7	7.2	14.3
2001	98	11.8	8.3	0
2002	71	14.0	5.1	21.1
2003	71	14.0	5.1	21.1
2004	70	16.3	4.3	12.9
2005	116	18.4	6.3	28.4
2006	84	16.7	5.0	26.2
2007	99	15.8	6.3	30.3
2008	90	15.0	6.0	30
2009	81	15.4	5.2	27.2
2010	79	16.6	4.7	27.8
2011	95	15.8	5.9	50.5
2012	93	18.7	4.9	64.5
2013	101	19.7	5.1	40.6
2014	66	19.5	3.3	39.4
2015	80	20.0	4.0	47.5
2016	63	19.0	3.3	41.3
2017	77	20.0	3.8	64.9
2018	66	20.0	3.3	59.1
2019	65	20.0	3.2	60
2020	76	18.1	4.1	55.3
2021	46	20.4	2.2	69.6
2022	37	18.4	2.0	59.5
2023	57	19.7	2.8	86
2024	47	12.9	3.6	87.2

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 Delta Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	31	3.0	10.3	93.5
1995	40	2.0	20.0	0
1996	40	2.0	20.0	0
1997	88	2.0	44.0	0
1998	94	2.0	47.0	1.1
1999	125	9.0	13.9	0.8
2000	70	9.7	7.2	14.3
2001	98	11.8	8.3	0
2002	71	14.0	5.1	21.1
2003	71	14.0	5.1	21.1
2004	70	16.3	4.3	12.9
2005	116	18.4	6.3	28.4
2006	84	16.7	5.0	26.2
2007	99	15.8	6.3	30.3
2008	90	15.0	6.0	30
2009	81	15.4	5.2	27.2
2010	79	16.6	4.7	27.8
2011	95	15.8	5.9	50.5
2012	93	18.7	4.9	64.5
2013	101	19.7	5.1	40.6
2014	66	19.5	3.3	39.4
2015	80	20.0	4.0	47.5
2016	63	19.0	3.3	41.3
2017	77	20.0	3.8	64.9
2018	66	20.0	3.3	59.1
2019	65	20.0	3.2	60
2020	76	18.1	4.1	55.3
2021	46	20.4	2.2	69.6
2022	37	18.4	2.0	59.5
2023	57	19.7	2.8	86
2024	47	12.9	3.6	87.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,761 (11.1%)	$30,256 (88.9%)	$34,017
2020	$2,327 (8.4%)	$25,469 (91.6%)	$27,796
2021	$4,044 (8.7%)	$42,502 (91.3%)	$46,546

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	57	12.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	64	53	17.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	86%	26%

Schools Near Delta Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delta Academy	Public, Alternative	7-11	6400 Delta	El Paso	79905	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-8975	47	13	3.6	87.2%	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	44 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	16.7	16.7	33.3																		$46,546	$4,044	$42,502
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-11	2101 Joe Battle Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	El Paso Leadership Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 298-3900	371	22	16.7	91.9%	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	359 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	5.4	23.9	15.3	23.8	26.7
El Paso Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8960 Escobar Dr	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 316-3663	263	21	12.4	76.8%	8 (3.0%)	6 (2.3%)	248 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	52.9	37.5	27.3	61.5	46.7	21.7	36.8	50.0	57.9	40.0	53.6	21.7	57.9	43.8	36.8	44.0	71.4	9.4	50.0	17.9	$10,777	$408	$10,369
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1730 Joe Battle Blvd	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Harmony Public Schools - West Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 626-5086	1,123	61	18.4	70.5%	88 (7.8%)	47 (4.2%)	951 (84.7%)	20 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	14 (1.2%)								(n/a)	53.1	63.2	79.3			54.1	56.3	63.4	62.0	62.0	70.2	45.9	36.9	46.5	57.9	40.7	41.8	35.6	48.0	28.7	$13,545	$2,886	$10,659
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5210 Fairbanks Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Harmony Public Schools - West Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 757-2929	1,361	87	15.5	78.3%	136 (10.0%)	71 (5.2%)	1,102 (81.0%)	14 (1.0%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	28 (2.1%)								(n/a)	54.5	51.3	56.7	65.6	72.1	53.9	58.2	63.5	73.9	64.5	55.6	31.4	33.0	52.9	50.0	50.8	64.9	29.8	38.9	17.1	$9,132	$1,071	$8,061
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	210 N Rio Vista Rd	Socorro	79927	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 444-0188	508	31	16.5	86.6%	27 (5.3%)	8 (1.6%)	471 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	32.4	31.4	53.3	72.9					55.0	44.3	38.5				37.8	34.3				20.0	$12,001	$2,102	$9,899
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	15101 Edgemere Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 201-1959	592	40	14.8	65.7%	48 (8.1%)	34 (5.7%)	480 (81.1%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)								(n/a)	22.7	58.1	75.4	70.2	76.3				75.2	55.1	69.5				32.9	40.6				29.1	$9,741	$1,446	$8,295

Frequently Asked Questions about Delta Academy

How many students attend Delta Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Delta Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Delta Academy?

Students at Delta Academy are 94% Hispanic, 6% African American.

What district is Delta Academy in?

El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

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