Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Sun Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 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 41% (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 93% 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: 978 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sun Ridge Middle serves the southeast part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 1.6 miles, reaching up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun Ridge Middle School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
978 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Integrity and Excellence
School Rankings
Sun Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Ridge Middle School is 0.26, 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
#3990 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
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 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Sun Ridge Middle School is ranked #3990 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sun Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Sun Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hornedo Middle School, Harmony Science Academy (El Paso), William D Slider Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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 Sun Ridge Middle School?
978 students attend Sun Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sun Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Ridge Middle School?
Sun Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sun Ridge Middle School offer ?
Sun Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sun Ridge Middle School part of?
Sun Ridge Middle School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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