- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Riverside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverside 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 484668005338
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside 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
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Riverside Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484668005338 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 13.1:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Riverside Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school 705
Riverside Middle
705 students
What this shows Riverside Middle reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle compares
Riverside 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%
White 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Riverside Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has 705 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Riverside Middle?
87.5% of students at Riverside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle?
Riverside 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 Riverside Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside 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 Ysleta Isd?
Besides Riverside Middle, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.