For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,170 students in 79902, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79902, TX is Wiggs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79902 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79902, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79902, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,266 students
79902, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79902, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79902, TX include Wiggs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79902?
2 public middle schools are located in 79902.
What is the racial composition of students in 79902?
79902 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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