The brief
The top-rated middle schools in El Paso are East Montana Middle (8.5/10), Hanks Middle (8.4/10), and Eastwood Middle (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 35 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
El Paso, Texas has 36 middle school directory listings spanning 13 school districts. Of 36 middle schools in El Paso, 35 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 35 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 46% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. The city also has 4 charter middle schools alongside its traditional public schools. Among 35 middle public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.5:1. Our rankings identify East Montana Middle as the top-rated middle school in El Paso, followed by Hanks Middle and Eastwood Middle. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.5
- 28.4
- 38.1
- 47.9
- 57.7
- 67.5
- 77.4
- 87.3
- 97.3
- 107.2
All 35 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 35
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1East Montana MiddleClint ISDstudents 550student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades 6th–8th
- 2Hanks MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 1,007student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades 6th–8th
- 3Eastwood MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 1,249student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 6th–8th
- 4Parkland Pre-Engineering MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 1,094student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 6th–8th
- 5Montwood MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 649student-teacher ratio 20.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 6EL Paso Leadership AcademycharterEL Paso Leadership Academystudents 185student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 7Ysleta MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 710student-teacher ratio 13.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 8Capt Walter E Clarke MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 743student-teacher ratio 21.2:1grades 6th–8th
- 9Ricardo Estrada MiddleClint ISDstudents 587student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades 6th–8th
- 10Col John O Ensor MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 1,021student-teacher ratio 21.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 11William D Slider MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 635student-teacher ratio 21.9:1grades 6th–8th
- 12Brown MiddleEL Paso ISDstudents 712student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades 6th–8th
- 13Canyon Hills MiddleEL Paso ISDstudents 400student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades 6th–8th
- 14Charles MiddleEL Paso ISDstudents 392student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 15Ssg Manuel R PuentesSocorro ISDstudents 1,085student-teacher ratio 24.1:1grades 6th–8th
- 16Eastlake MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 653student-teacher ratio 22.5:1grades 6th–8th
- 17Clint J H SchoolClint ISDstudents 497student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades 6th–8th
- 18Bel Air MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 1,072student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades 6th–8th
- 19Hornedo MiddleEL Paso ISDstudents 1,388student-teacher ratio 18.8:1grades 6th–8th
- 20Riverside MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 704student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 21Horizon MiddleClint ISDstudents 666student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 6th–8th
- 22Del Valle MiddleYsleta ISDstudents 1,035student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 6th–8th
- 23Spec Rafael Hernando MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 732student-teacher ratio 20.9:1grades 6th–8th
- 24Hurshel Antwine MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 734student-teacher ratio 19.8:1grades 6th–8th
- 25Salvador Sanchez MiddleSocorro ISDstudents 585student-teacher ratio 20.9:1grades 6th–8th
This list shows 25 of the 35 middle public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in El Paso. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
East Montana Middle
Clint ISD
550 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 6% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.6
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 7.8
- 2
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 7.2
- 3
Eastwood Middle
Ysleta ISD
1,249 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 13% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 7.8
- 4
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
Ysleta ISD
1,094 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 16% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.3
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 6.3
- 5
Montwood Middle
Socorro ISD
649 students · 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 21% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 2.4
- 6
EL Paso Leadership Academy
EL Paso Leadership Academy
185 students · 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 23% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 5.1
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 9.2
- 7
- Academics
- 7.5
- Growth
- 7.8
- Environment
- 6.8
- 8
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
Socorro ISD
743 students · 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 30% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 1.7
- 9
Ricardo Estrada Middle
Clint ISD
587 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 28% in Texas
- Academics
- 5.8
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 7.5
- 10
Col John O Ensor Middle
Socorro ISD
1,021 students · 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 33% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 2.3
Questions
What is the best middle school in El Paso, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, East Montana Middle is the top-rated middle school in El Paso with a composite score of 8.5/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many middle schools are in El Paso, Texas?
El Paso has 36 middle schools, including 4 charter schools. 35 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average middle school rating in El Paso?
Among 35 El Paso middle public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.4/10.
How does MySchoolScout rate middle schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the El Paso middle school rankings?
El Paso has 4 charter middle schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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