For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,475 students in 79927, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79927, TX are Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory, Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy and Socorro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79927 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79927, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79927, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Socorro Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Bovee Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Salvador Sanchez Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79927, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79927, TX include Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory, Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy and Socorro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79927?
4 public middle schools are located in 79927.
What is the racial composition of students in 79927?
79927 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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