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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Paso County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 public middle schools serving 47,235 students in El Paso County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX are Hornedo Middle School, Eastwood Knolls International and Young Women's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Knolls International
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10000 Buckwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9405 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
Gr: 6-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: 6-9 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2612 Chaswood St
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
John Drugan School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1730 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
Gr: PK-10 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Hanks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Gr: 6-10 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7909 Ranchland Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX include Hornedo Middle School, Eastwood Knolls International and Young Women's Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in El Paso County?
71 public middle schools are located in El Paso County.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso County?
El Paso County public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in El Paso County are often viewed compared to one another?

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