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 (2026)
- 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
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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
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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 stayed relatively flat 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
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso, Davinci School For Science And The Arts 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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