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ROSS MIDDLE

6101 HUGHEY, EL PASO, TX 79925EL PASO ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
658
Students
Total enrolled
$15,379
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 658 students in grades 06–08 in EL PASO, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,379 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROSS MIDDLE is a large middle in EL PASO, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 658 students. The district invests $15,379 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ROSS MIDDLE

658
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution340 male · 318 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 517 students
Student Composition
15%
69%
9%
Asian1%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino69%
Black9%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481830001712

Academic Outcomes at ROSS MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 79925

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,379Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,379
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,767
Student Support$2,922
Administration$1,845
Operations$2,307
Other$1,538
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,379 spent per student, an estimated $6,813 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
33%
State government
44.1%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal programs
22.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DON HASKINS PK-8DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8MESITA ELGENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8
+11 more
↓
Middle
HORNEDO MIDDLECPT GABRIEL NAVARRETE MIDDLEWIGGS MIDDLERICHARDSON MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
FRANKLIN H SCORONADO H SCHAPIN H SEL PASO H S
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEL PASO ISD →
Phone: (915)887-3060
NCES ID: 481830001712
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EL PASO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 45 opp54% FRL
High
CORONADO H S
2,391 students · 09–12
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High
CHAPIN H S
1,718 students · 09–12
● 45 opp68% FRL
Elem
DON HASKINS PK-8
1,674 students · PK–08
● 43 opp68% FRL
High
EL PASO H S
1,580 students · 09–12
● 47 opp67% FRL
High
ANDRESS H S
1,530 students · 09–12
83% FRL
High
BURGES H S
1,478 students · 09–12
● 34 opp80% FRL
Mid
HORNEDO MIDDLE
1,296 students · 06–08
● 45 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6101 HUGHEY, EL PASO, TX 79925
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.