For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 614 students in 79901, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79901, TX are El Paso Leadership Academy and Guillen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79901 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79901, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79901, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Paso Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Guillen Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Cotton St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79901, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79901, TX include El Paso Leadership Academy and Guillen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79901?
2 public middle schools are located in 79901.
What is the racial composition of students in 79901?
79901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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