For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,561 students in 79928, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX are John Drugan School, Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory and Col John O Ensor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79928 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79928, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79928, TX Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Drugan School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1730 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #55.
Ricardo Estrada Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 S Darrington Rd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Wind Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Colina De Paz
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Clint J H School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12625 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kenazo Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4700
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
East Montana Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Ascencion St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5200
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Academy
Alternative School
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-4000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
79928, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12901 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-0000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-0000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX include John Drugan School, Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory and Col John O Ensor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79928?
10 public middle schools are located in 79928.
What is the racial composition of students in 79928?
79928 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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