Needs Improvement
#8420 of 8,552 schools in TX
Guillen Middle
Middle School · EL PASO ISD
900 S COTTON ST, EL Paso, TX 79901
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
2.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
2.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,420 of 8,552
In EL Paso
#204 of 206
public schools
In district
#71 of 73
EL PASO ISD
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About Guillen Middle
Guillen Middle is a public middle school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL PASO ISD. Guillen Middle serves approximately 504 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Guillen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,420 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Guillen Middle show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Guillen Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Guillen Middle — Students at Guillen Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.8/10.
How Guillen Middle Compares
See how Guillen Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
900 S COTTON ST, EL Paso, TX 79901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Guillen Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. WIGGS MIDDLE (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HART EL El Paso | 0.1 mi | 3.1 |
| LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL El Paso | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| AOY EL El Paso | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE El Paso | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| DOUGLASS EL El Paso | 1.0 mi | 2.4 |
| EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY El Paso | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| BOWIE H S El Paso | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO WEST El Paso | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL SCHOOL El Paso | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| WIGGS MIDDLE El Paso | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| LAMAR EL El Paso | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ABOUT FACE PROGRAM EL El Paso | 1.7 mi | — |
| CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL El Paso | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| EL PASO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL El Paso | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| EL PASO H S El Paso | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL El Paso | 1.8 mi | — |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM RESEARCH & PREPARATORY ACADEMY El Paso | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| ZAVALA EL El Paso | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| COLLEGE CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (CCTA) El Paso | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
| TELLES ACADEMY El Paso | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$13,984
Median Home Value
$93,100
Median Rent
$517/mo
Population
8,321
College Educated
7.5%
Homeownership
7.7%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
54.9%
Median Age
46.1
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| KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP Austin, TX | 2.6 |
| WESTVIEW MIDDLE Austin, TX | 2.6 |
| E T WRENN MIDDLE San Antonio, TX | 2.7 |
| KIRBY MIDDLE Wichita Falls, TX | 2.5 |
| SMITH MIDDLE Beaumont, TX | 2.7 |
| WEDGWOOD MIDDLE Fort Worth, TX | 2.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Guillen Middle
What grades does Guillen Middle serve?
Guillen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Guillen Middle?
Guillen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guillen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Guillen Middle is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guillen Middle rank in TX?
Guillen Middle ranks #8,420 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Guillen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Guillen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Guillen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guillen Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Guillen Middle a charter school?
No, Guillen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guillen Middle a Title I school?
No, Guillen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guillen Middle?
99.0% of students at Guillen Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (915) 496-4620
Resources & Links
District
EL PASO ISD- District Enrollment
- 49,139
- Schools in District
- 75
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,931
- District Rank
- #71 of 73
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