For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,706 students in 79912, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79912, TX are Hornedo Middle School, Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory and Vista Del Futuro Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79912 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79912, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79912, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 6-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7820 Helen Of Troy Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-0900
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
499 Cabaret
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3925
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3925
Gr: PK-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
79912, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 N Hwy 123
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-5 | 1,098 student Minority enrollment: 82%
499 Cabaret Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5625 Confetti Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Premier H S Of El Paso High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1035 Belvedere
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Somerset Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
7310 Bishop Flores
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79912, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79912, TX include Hornedo Middle School, Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory and Vista Del Futuro Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79912?
6 public middle schools are located in 79912.
What is the racial composition of students in 79912?
79912 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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