At a glance
Reported students
372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Charles Middle: 372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 574
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Charles Middle
Charles Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in El Paso. It is one of 72 current school records connected to El Paso ISD. NCES reports 372 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.1%) and Black (6.5%). English learners represent 23% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.6%
- Hispanic83.1%
- Black6.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canyon Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
408 reported students
Guillen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
433 reported students
Magoffin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
541 reported students
Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Telles Academy
Middle · Grades 06–10
26 reported students
Public schools near Charles Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 758 | 1.6 mi |
| Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle Middle · Ysleta ISD | 06–08 | 1,146 | 2.4 mi |
| Canyon Hills Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 408 | 3.9 mi |
| Magoffin Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 541 | 4.3 mi |
| IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory Middle · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–10 | 352 | 4.6 mi |
| Hornedo Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 1,442 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles Middle
What grades does Charles Middle serve?
Charles Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in El Paso ISD.
How many students attend Charles Middle?
Charles Middle reported 372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 574 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 372 students and 30.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles Middle in?
Charles Middle is part of El Paso ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richardson Middle (1.6 mi), Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle (2.4 mi), Canyon Hills Middle (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.