For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 948 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 97% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
79904, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Hospital Class (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
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 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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