Alicia R. Chacón International School is a K–8 school in El Paso, Texas. It is operated by the Ysleta Independent School District. Chacón has a two-way bilingual education program that is intended to teach Spanish-speaking students English and English-speaking students Spanish.
Serving 824 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alicia R Chacon International ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alicia R Chacon International ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alicia R Chacon International's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alicia R Chacon International ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alicia R Chacon International is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alicia R Chacon International's ranking?
Alicia R Chacon International is ranked #952 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alicia R Chacon International often compared to?
Alicia R Chacon Internationalis often viewed alongside schools like Davinci School For Science And The Arts, Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alicia R Chacon International?
824 students attend Alicia R Chacon International.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alicia R Chacon International students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alicia R Chacon International?
Alicia R Chacon International has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alicia R Chacon International offer ?
Alicia R Chacon International offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alicia R Chacon International part of?
Alicia R Chacon International is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Alicia R Chacon International located?
Alicia R Chacon International 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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