Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Rio Bravo Middle School ranks in the top 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 44% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)17.2%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rio Bravo Middle School?
302 students attend Rio Bravo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rio Bravo Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Bravo Middle School?
Rio Bravo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Bravo Middle School offer ?
Rio Bravo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rio Bravo Middle School part of?
Rio Bravo Middle School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Bravo Middle School located?
Rio Bravo Middle School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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