Serving 1,052 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mission Ridge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,052 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Ridge serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Ridge's student population of 1,052 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,052 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mission Ridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Ridge is 0.15, 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
#4360 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Ridge's ranking?
Mission Ridge is ranked #4360 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mission Ridge often compared to?
Mission Ridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Horizon Vista Academy, Fabens Elementary School, Horizon Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mission Ridge?
1,052 students attend Mission Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mission Ridge students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mission Ridge offer ?
Mission Ridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Ridge part of?
Mission Ridge is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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