- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Canyon Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481830005982
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Hills Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Hills Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Hills Middle ranks #7 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-124 students YoY
Canyon Hills Middle shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-23.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-124 students YoY 481830005982 · El Paso, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12.8:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Canyon Hills Middle shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-23.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canyon Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 408
Canyon Hills Middle
408 students
What this shows Canyon Hills Middle reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Hills Middle compares
Canyon Hills Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
African American 7.6%
White 7.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Canyon Hills Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Hills Middle
How many students attend Canyon Hills Middle?
Canyon Hills Middle has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Hills Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Hills Middle?
95.0% of students at Canyon Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Hills Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Hills Middle?
Canyon Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Hills Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Hills Middle ranks #7 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Canyon Hills Middle, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.