Montwood High School is a four-year public high school located in the East El Paso area of El Paso, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Socorro Independent School District. The school was completed in 1989, just in time for the 1990/1991 school year.
Serving 2,499 students in grades 9-12, Montwood High 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Montwood High School serves the southwest part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montwood High School's student population of 2,499 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montwood High School 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 Montwood High School is 0.10, 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
#4488 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Royal blue, Kelly green
School Mascot
Rocky The Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montwood High School's ranking?
Montwood High School is ranked #4488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Montwood High School often compared to?
Montwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Americas High School, Horizon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montwood High School?
The graduation rate of Montwood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Montwood High School?
2,499 students attend Montwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Montwood High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montwood High School?
Montwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montwood High School offer ?
Montwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montwood High School part of?
Montwood High School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Montwood High School located?
Montwood High School is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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