Ross Middle School (Closed 2023)

6101 Hughey
El Paso, TX 79925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#5244 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
44%
49%
51%
51%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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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