Serving 758 students in grades 6-8, Richardson 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 38% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardson Middle serves the northern part of El Paso, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardson Middle School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
758 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richardson Middle 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 Richardson Middle School is 0.41, 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
#4240 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
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)
48%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson Middle School's ranking?
Richardson Middle School is ranked #4240 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richardson Middle School often compared to?
Richardson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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).
How many students attend Richardson Middle School?
758 students attend Richardson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Richardson Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson Middle School?
Richardson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson Middle School offer ?
Richardson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richardson Middle School part of?
Richardson Middle School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Richardson Middle School located?
Richardson Middle School is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northeast El Paso.
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