- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Sun Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sun Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071008551
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Ridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #27 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Ridge Middle ranks #27 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Sun Ridge Middle held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 484071008551 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 16.6:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Sun Ridge Middle held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sun Ridge 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 978
Sun Ridge Middle
978 students
What this shows Sun Ridge Middle reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Ridge Middle compares
Sun Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 7.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Sun Ridge 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 Sun Ridge 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Ridge 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 (~978 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Ridge Middle
How many students attend Sun Ridge Middle?
Sun Ridge Middle has 978 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Ridge Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Ridge Middle?
48.7% of students at Sun Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sun Ridge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Ridge Middle?
Sun Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sun Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Ridge Middle ranks #27 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 Sun Ridge 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.