For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,789 students in 79915, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79915, TX are Cesar Chavez Academy, Bel Air Middle School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79915 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79915, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79915, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7909 Ranchland Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7615 Mimosa Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7300
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
79915, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7988 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
7755 Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1800 Winslow Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7530 Acapulco Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2500
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7615 Yuma Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2300
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tejas School Of Choice (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7500 Alpha St
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9900
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7900 Jersey St
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7800
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7800
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79915, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79915, TX include Cesar Chavez Academy, Bel Air Middle School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79915?
3 public middle schools are located in 79915.
What is the racial composition of students in 79915?
79915 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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