Desert View Middle School (Closed 2023)

1641 Billie Marie Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 283 students in grades 7-8, Desert View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
37%
37%
(20-21)
30-34%
42%
(20-21)
30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Desert View Middle School?
283 students attend Desert View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Desert View Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert View Middle School?
Desert View Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert View Middle School offer ?
Desert View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Desert View Middle School part of?
Desert View Middle School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.

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