- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Salvador Sanchez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salvador Sanchez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071021026
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salvador Sanchez Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Salvador Sanchez Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salvador Sanchez Middle ranks #6 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Salvador Sanchez Middle held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 484071021026 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 13.3:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Salvador Sanchez Middle held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Salvador Sanchez 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 544
Salvador Sanchez Middle
544 students
What this shows Salvador Sanchez Middle reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salvador Sanchez Middle compares
Salvador Sanchez 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
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
13.3:1
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
29.0%
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 1.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Salvador Sanchez 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 Salvador Sanchez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salvador Sanchez 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salvador Sanchez Middle
How many students attend Salvador Sanchez Middle?
Salvador Sanchez Middle has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salvador Sanchez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salvador Sanchez 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 Salvador Sanchez Middle?
82.9% of students at Salvador Sanchez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salvador Sanchez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salvador Sanchez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salvador Sanchez Middle?
Salvador Sanchez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Salvador Sanchez Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Salvador Sanchez Middle ranks #6 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 Salvador Sanchez 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.