For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,382 students in 79936, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79936, TX are Bill Sybert School, Montwood Middle School and Hanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79936 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79936, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79936, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Hanks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
79936, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1641 Billie Marie Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
El Paso School Of Excellence (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1599 George Dieter Rd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
Gr: PK-5
El Paso School Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 George Dieter
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
Gr: 6-8
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79936, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79936, TX include Bill Sybert School, Montwood Middle School and Hanks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79936?
6 public middle schools are located in 79936.
What is the racial composition of students in 79936?
79936 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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