- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
East Montana Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Montana Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481443000755
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Montana Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Montana Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Montana Middle ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
East Montana Middle held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481443000755 · El Paso, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon H S (1,469 students)
East Montana Middle held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Montana Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon H S
Horizon H S
1,469 students
- Frank Macias E
Frank Macias El
975 students
- Wm David Surra
Wm David Surratt El
939 students
- Desert Hills E
Desert Hills El
928 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View H S
775 students
- This school 496
East Montana Middle
496 students
What this shows East Montana Middle reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Montana Middle compares
East Montana Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$13,785
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, East Montana Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clint Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Montana Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Macias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Montana Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Montana Middle
How many students attend East Montana Middle?
East Montana Middle has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Montana Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Montana Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 East Montana Middle?
82.8% of students at East Montana Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Montana Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Montana Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Montana Middle?
East Montana Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Montana Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, East Montana Middle ranks #11 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 Clint Isd?
Besides East Montana Middle, Clint Isd also operates Horizon H S (1,469 students), Frank Macias El (975 students), and Wm David Surratt El (939 students). See the Clint Isd district page for the complete list.