- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Horizon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horizon 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 481443010634
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. 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
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Horizon Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481443010634 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 16.5:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon H S (1,469 students)
Horizon Middle held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horizon 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
Horizon Middle
677 students
What this shows Horizon Middle reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Middle compares
Horizon 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 2.7%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Horizon 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 Horizon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Macias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Middle
How many students attend Horizon Middle?
Horizon Middle has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Middle?
81.5% of students at Horizon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Middle?
Horizon 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 Horizon Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon 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 Horizon 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.