Excellence In Leadership Academy

Excellence In Leadership Academy is a single-school district in Mission, TX, serving 183 students from Pre-K through 8th grade with a high poverty rate of 83% and a favorable 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

The school shows a clear split in academic performance. Upper-grade reading and advanced math are standout strengths: 8th grade reading proficiency reached 77.78% in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 58.69%, and Algebra I End-of-Course exams achieved 100% proficiency in 2024-2025 and 75% in 2025-2026, both well above state averages. However, general mathematics across grades 3-8 is a critical weakness, with every grade level underperforming the state—most dramatically in 8th grade math, where only 10% of students were proficient versus the state's 47.24%. This creates a "two-tiered" math department where advanced students excel while the majority struggle. The school also experiences significant year-over-year volatility due to its small size, such as 5th grade math dropping from 55.56% to 16.67% in one year.

Overall, the school is on a downward trajectory, dropping from the 32nd percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 9th percentile (0 stars) in 2025-2026. Despite spending $11,490 per student and maintaining small class sizes, these resources are not translating into consistent state-level performance, particularly in elementary math and reading (grades 3-5). The school has a 0% dropout rate and a bright spot in 8th grade social studies (33.33% vs. 31.69% state average). Parents should note that while the school can achieve excellence in specific areas, the high poverty level and small enrollment contribute to unpredictable results, making it essential to look beyond single-year data when evaluating the Excellence In Leadership Academy district.