ROSS MIDDLE

ross.episd.org

658 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ross Middle School, located at 6101 Hughey in El Paso, Texas, is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for the transition to high school. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of educational activities, including core curriculum subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular opportunities.

As an EPISD institution, Ross Middle School aligns its goals with the district’s mission to ensure all students are college and career ready. The school places a high priority on staff collaboration and parent involvement to help students meet state academic standards while developing critical thinking and character skills. For families interested in current news, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the official website at [http://ross.episd.org](http://ross.episd.org) serves as the primary resource for school-wide communications and updates.

658

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	454
Black	61
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
454 (69.0 %)
White
96 (14.6 %)
Black
61 (9.3 %)
Two or More
28 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)887-3060
Website:	http://ross.episd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 232