For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,583 students in 79938, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX are Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School and Ssg Manuel R Puentes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79938 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79938, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79938, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Hurshel Antwine Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX include Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School and Ssg Manuel R Puentes.
How many public middle schools are located in 79938?
5 public middle schools are located in 79938.
What is the racial composition of students in 79938?
79938 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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