Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Bassett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bassett Middle School's student population of 595 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bassett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bassett Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7198 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bassett Middle School's ranking?
Bassett Middle School is ranked #7198 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bassett Middle School often compared to?
Bassett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bassett Middle School?
595 students attend Bassett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bassett Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bassett Middle School?
Bassett Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bassett Middle School offer ?
Bassett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bassett Middle School part of?
Bassett Middle School is part of El Paso ISD School District.
School Reviews
2 9/16/2010
I am new to this area and have never had to deal with such rude staff. This is not a place to send your children.
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