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RIVERSIDE MIDDLE

7615 MIMOSA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79915YSLETA ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
726
Students
Total enrolled
$18,740
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 31% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 726 students in grades 06–08 in EL PASO, Texas.
31% above average funding
District spends $18,740 per pupil, 31% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RIVERSIDE MIDDLE is a large middle in EL PASO, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 726 students. The district invests $18,740 per student — 31% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at RIVERSIDE MIDDLE

726
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
89%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution388 male · 338 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility89%
National avg 52% · 648 students
Student Composition
99%
Hispanic / Latino99%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 484668005338

Academic Outcomes at RIVERSIDE MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 79915

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,740Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,740
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,246
Student Support$3,561
Administration$2,249
Operations$2,811
Other$1,874
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,740 spent per student, an estimated $8,302 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
21%
State government
56.5%
Local (property tax)
21.0%
Federal programs
22.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,740/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 89% 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
ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONALEASTWOOD KNOLLS INTERNATIONALLOMA TERRACE ELEDGEMERE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
EASTWOOD MIDDLEPARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLEBEL AIR MIDDLEDEL VALLE MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
EASTWOOD H SDEL VALLE H SBEL AIR H SPARKLAND H S
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYSLETA ISD →
Phone: (915)434-7300
NCES ID: 484668005338
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EL PASO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
BEL AIR H S
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High
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High
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High
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Mid
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● 47 opp66% FRL
Mid
PARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLE
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83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7615 MIMOSA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79915
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.