For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,368 students in 79938, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX are Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School and Ssg Manuel R Puentes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79938 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79938, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79938, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #33.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #44.
Hurshel Antwine Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Hurshel Antwine School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Rich Beem
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
79938, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14400 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Grades: 9-10
| 1,047 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79938, TX include Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, Sun Ridge Middle School and Ssg Manuel R Puentes.
How many public middle schools are located in 79938?
6 public middle schools are located in 79938.
What is the racial composition of students in 79938?
79938 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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