Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Morehead 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 20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% 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
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6987 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morehead Middle School's ranking?
Morehead Middle School is ranked #6987 out of 8,188 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Morehead Middle School?
462 students attend Morehead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Morehead Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead Middle School?
Morehead Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morehead Middle School offer ?
Morehead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morehead Middle School part of?
Morehead Middle School is part of El Paso ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Morehead Middle School located?
Morehead Middle School is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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