Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-10, El Dorado 9th Grade Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,047 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)83%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)88%
52%
Black
(15-16)6%
13%
White
(15-16)6%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend El Dorado 9th Grade Academy?
1,047 students attend El Dorado 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of El Dorado 9th Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado 9th Grade Academy?
El Dorado 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Dorado 9th Grade Academy offer ?
El Dorado 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is El Dorado 9th Grade Academy part of?
El Dorado 9th Grade Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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