Ross Middle School (Closed 2023)

6101 Hughey
El Paso, TX 79925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Ross 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% 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
658 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#5244 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

51%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
69%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.50

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross Middle School's ranking?
Ross Middle School is ranked #5244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ross Middle School?
658 students attend Ross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ross Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross Middle School?
Ross Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ross Middle School offer ?
Ross Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ross Middle School part of?
Ross Middle School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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