For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 949 students in 79904, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79904, TX are Magoffin Middle School and Canyon Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79904 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79904, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79904, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magoffin Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2160
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Hills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8930 Eclipse St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-5975
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-5975
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
79904, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hospital Class (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79904, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79904, TX include Magoffin Middle School and Canyon Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79904?
2 public middle schools are located in 79904.
What is the racial composition of students in 79904?
79904 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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