For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,178 students in 79930, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79930, TX are Telles Academy and Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79930 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79930, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79930, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
3501 Hayes
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-6350
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
79930, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Moreno Annex (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
2300 Murchison
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Sunset High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79930, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79930, TX include Telles Academy and Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 79930?
3 public middle schools are located in 79930.
What is the racial composition of students in 79930?
79930 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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