Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, Indian Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
4%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Indian Ridge Middle School?
573 students attend Indian Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indian Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Ridge Middle School?
Indian Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Ridge Middle School offer ?
Indian Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Indian Ridge Middle School part of?
Indian Ridge Middle School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
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