For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,048 students in 79934, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79934, TX are Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Richardson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 79934 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79934, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79934, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 79934, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 79934, TX include Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Richardson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79934?
2 public middle schools are located in 79934.
What is the racial composition of students in 79934?
79934 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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