Escontrias Steam Academy

205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Escontrias Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Escontrias Steam Academy's student population of 824 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
824 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Escontrias Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escontrias Steam Academy is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4422 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
44%
44%
51%
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escontrias Steam Academy's ranking?
Escontrias Steam Academy is ranked #4422 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Escontrias Steam Academy?
824 students attend Escontrias Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Escontrias Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escontrias Steam Academy?
Escontrias Steam Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escontrias Steam Academy offer ?
Escontrias Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Escontrias Steam Academy part of?
Escontrias Steam Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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