- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Montwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071007597
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montwood Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montwood Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montwood Middle ranks #16 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Montwood Middle shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 484071007597 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 13.3:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Montwood Middle shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 597
Montwood Middle
597 students
What this shows Montwood Middle reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montwood Middle compares
Montwood 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$11,574
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Montwood Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montwood Middle
How many students attend Montwood Middle?
Montwood Middle has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montwood Middle is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Montwood Middle?
66.4% of students at Montwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montwood Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montwood Middle?
Montwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Montwood Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Montwood Middle ranks #16 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 Socorro Isd?
Besides Montwood Middle, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.