MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOREHEAD MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 640 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, MOREHEAD MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MOREHEAD MIDDLE School, located in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas, is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a well-established residential area of the city’s Westside. The campus is known for its academic focus and its role as a key feeder school for the nearby Coronado High School, emphasizing a college-preparatory culture aimed at ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs. Students at Morehead typically benefit from a curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and technology-focused courses. By leveraging its location within a stable community, the school works to maintain high academic standards and encourage student engagement through various clubs and campus-wide initiatives, aiming to provide a holistic middle school experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact MOREHEAD MIDDLE at (915) 231-2140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5625 CONFETTI DR
EL PASO, TX 79912-5499
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MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 640 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EL PASO ISD
Total Students:
640
Teachers:
43.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 640 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOREHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.5%
White
5.9%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.