Eastlake Middle, El Paso TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Eastlake Middle

Eastlake Middle is a regular public middle school serving grades six through eight in far-east El Paso, in Socorro ISD. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic population in what is largely a sprawling suburban part of the city, with newer residential construction typical of El Paso's expansion into areas like Horizon City and Far East El Paso.

The student body is economically challenged. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting broader economic conditions in the El Paso region. Most of the enrollment comes from Hispanic families; the school is marked by low racial diversity outside that majority. Data on English learner population and special education enrollment were not available in the records reviewed.

On state testing, Eastlake shows uneven performance. In reading and language arts, results are solid. Students in grades six, seven, and eight show proficiency rates ranging from about two-thirds to nearly seven-tenths. Eighth-grade reading results lead the school, while sixth-grade math lags. Math proficiency rises across grades, from around one-half in grade six to about three-fifths in grade eight, suggesting some progression as students move through the school. Science and social studies present a steeper challenge. Science proficiency at the eighth-grade level sits at about three-fifths, but social studies—the only content area tested in grade eight—shows only about one-third of students meeting proficiency. This gap suggests that content knowledge and analytical skills in history and civics may be an area where students need more support.

Across all subjects and grade levels, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the median among districts in El Paso County, positioning Eastlake in the top quartile regionally. While proficiency rates in math and reading are respectable for the demographic profile, social studies results are notably weaker. A parent may want to look into further what the school is doing to strengthen performance in that subject and whether additional tutoring or interventions are available.

The school is located at a residential address in the outer eastern suburbs, reflecting the family-oriented, quieter suburban character of that part of El Paso. Housing in the area is more affordable than Texas state benchmarks, with monthly rental costs for nearby properties relatively modest. The neighborhood is predominantly built after the initial wave of urban development, with larger-lot, single-family homes. No data on extracurricular offerings, staffing, or school climate was available to assess the full environment beyond academics. The school operates under Socorro ISD, which is among the major employers in the region. Information on recent or ongoing changes in district policy or school leadership was not available.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 651%

School 51% · District 43% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 17 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 858%

School 58% · District 47% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 664%

School 64% · District 60% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

Grade 763%

School 63% · District 59% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 869%

School 69% · District 64% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Science

Grade 858%

School 58% · District 50% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 835%

School 35% · District 30% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

This schoolSOCORRO ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income59%Higher-income71%12 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income59%Higher-income72%13 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income67%Higher-income71%4 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income48%Higher-income56%8 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income39%Higher-income52%13 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income50%Higher-income73%23 pp gap