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Best 79928 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,383 students in 79928, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX are Col John O Ensor Middle School, John Drugan School and Harmony School Of Science - El Paso. 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 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79928, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Desert Wind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Colina De Paz
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Clint J H School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12625 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Kenazo Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Ricardo Estrada Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 S Darrington Rd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
East Montana Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Ascencion St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastlake Middle School
12901-b Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 938-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Academy
Alternative School
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79928, TX include Col John O Ensor Middle School, John Drugan School and Harmony School Of Science - El Paso.
How many public middle schools are located in 79928?
11 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

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