Col John O Ensor Middle

Summary:

Col John O Ensor Middle is a public middle school located in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,173 students. This school is part of the Socorro Independent School District, which is ranked 345 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Col John O Ensor Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had over 60% of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics, significantly higher than the surrounding districts. The school's performance in STAAR Science, Social Studies, and Algebra I EOC is also noteworthy, with 55.65% and 35.26% of 8th graders proficient or better, respectively, and an impressive 77.91% of students proficient or better in Algebra I. Additionally, the school has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.2% over the past several years.

While Col John O Ensor Middle outperforms most nearby Socorro ISD schools, its performance is more mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring Ysleta ISD and Clint ISD. The school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students is relatively lower, in the bottom 40% of Texas middle schools, suggesting room for improvement in providing enrichment and challenging opportunities for its highest-performing students. Despite this, the school's academic performance and student outcomes remain strong, indicating efficient use of resources, even with a lower per-student spending compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13600 Ryderwood Ave
       El Paso, TX  79928


(915) 937-6000

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
481st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,701 Help


Students who attend Col John O Ensor Middle usually attend:

High:    Eastlake High School

Feeder schools for Col John O Ensor Middle:

Elementary:    Dr Sue A Shook School
    Horizon Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,173

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
White:
5.9%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Col John O Ensor Middle ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.4. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Col John O Ensor Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), White (5.9%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Col John O Ensor Middle is 16.3. 6 middle schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Col John O Ensor Middle is $8,701, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Col John O Ensor Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Col John O Ensor Middle 481st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Col John O Ensor Middle in the ranking list.)

Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Col John O Ensor Middle

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Rank History for all students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.06 1426th 1573 9.3%
2005 26.59 1293rd 1582 18.3%
2006 33.55 1180th 1585 25.6%
2007 46.47 1044th 1684 38.0%
2008 63.25 628th 1718 63.4%
2009 64.09 619th 1763 64.9%
2010 61.93 674th 1803 62.6%
2011 68.58 469th 1895 75.3%
2012 46.28 1135th 1951 41.8%
2013 57.43 847th 1973 57.1%
2014 59.78 788th 1987 60.3%
2015 64.83 677th 2043 66.9%
2016 74.01 434th 1987 78.2%
2017 77.02 319th 2027 84.3%
2018 76.93 336th 2080 83.8%
2019 75.96 380th 2193 82.7%
2021 45.05 1154th 2252 48.8%
2022 65.34 588th 2254 73.9%
2023 76.35 394th 2330 83.1%
2024 72.40 481st 2361 79.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.51 102nd 743 86.3%
2022 50.38 370th 813 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 714th 1376 48.1%
2019 59.09 386th 1445 73.3%
2021 40.22 906th 1592 43.1%
2022 52.97 564th 1643 65.7%
2023 71.45 292nd 1720 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.39 116th 1597 92.7%
2019 82.04 110th 1626 93.2%
2021 66.24 284th 1712 83.4%
2022 66.20 302nd 1757 82.8%
2023 69.30 269th 1815 85.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.62 169th 2039 91.7%
2019 82.39 161st 2073 92.2%
2021 48.49 1028th 2172 52.7%
2022 72.55 348th 2220 84.3%
2023 80.52 220th 2251 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.57 368th 2008 81.7%
2019 75.46 355th 2047 82.7%
2021 42.10 1205th 2151 44.0%
2022 63.19 624th 2221 71.9%
2023 75.87 388th 2241 82.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 440th 1430 69.2%
2019 63.57 591st 1446 59.1%
2021 40.90 1046th 1501 30.3%
2022 56.95 760th 1488 48.9%
2023 64.65 590th 1481 60.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 688th 2008 65.7%
2019 61.06 520th 2058 74.7%
2021 39.12 1254th 2118 40.8%
2022 58.78 631st 2182 71.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.05 315th 2030 84.5%
2019 74.04 385th 2069 81.4%
2021 48.16 1028th 2168 52.6%
2022 66.15 574th 2228 74.2%
2023 75.75 385th 2245 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.61 37th 1167 96.8%
2019 89.23 77th 1193 93.5%
2022 89.66 65th 1251 94.8%
2023 76.49 198th 1273 84.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 184th 1895 90.3%
2019 82.04 205th 1935 89.4%
2021 53.00 798th 2043 60.9%
2022 72.22 365th 2077 82.4%
2023 82.56 207th 2116 90.2%
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Rank History for White students at Col John O Ensor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 377th 1673 77.5%
2019 75.40 317th 1684 81.2%
2021 58.12 628th 1700 63.1%
2022 56.25 685th 1723 60.2%
2023 73.63 345th 1749 80.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 15, 2019

Open Quote Great school. No issues. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Open Quote Teachers are very responsive Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 8, 2019

Open Quote Muy buena escuela Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Open Quote My Experience with Ensor and the administration to include the principal Naomi Esparza is unfortunately a tragic one. I found that a teacher was showing inappropriate videos to a class of 12 year olds. Mrs. Esparza took no responsibility and then incited bullying towards the student who reported it to the administration how sad that we have these individuals "looking over" our precious children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Col John O Ensor Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 61 9 1 539 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 70 10 1 636 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2003 70 10 1 636 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2004 79 6 1 650 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2005 77 6 1 686 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2006 81 6 2 731 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 69 11 3 542 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2008 61 18 5 582 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2009 60 14 6 645 2 n/a n/a 0 727
2010 52 17 9 670 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2011 54 13 8 715 3 0 2 0 795
2012 43 20 4 789 2 0 5 0 863
2013 42 23 1 875 1 0 7 0 949
2014 41 33 3 936 3 2 8 0 1026
2015 51 26 7 1026 3 0 10 0 1123
2016 45 18 5 990 2 2 3 0 1065
2017 61 22 4 976 0 1 5 0 1069
2018 51 27 4 986 2 2 6 0 1078
2019 54 29 2 966 3 1 9 0 1064
2020 44 37 2 1017 4 3 13 0 1120
2021 43 23 4 1096 3 3 13 0 1185
2022 67 20 4 1107 1 1 13 0 1213
2023 69 18 3 1069 0 1 13 0 1173

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Col John O Ensor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 610 37.2 16.4 73.9
2002 717 46.6 15.4 76.8
2003 717 46.6 15.4 76.8
2004 736 45.6 16.1 76.5
2005 770 46.2 16.7 75.7
2006 821 51.5 15.9 73.8
2007 626 43.6 14.4 68.1
2008 667 44.0 15.2 69.3
2009 727 45.2 16.1 72.1
2010 750 45.3 16.5 71.3
2011 795 47.5 16.7 72.5
2012 863 47.0 18.3 70.2
2013 949 49.6 19.1 68.5
2014 1026 53.9 19.0 69.1
2015 1123 61.0 18.4 67.5
2016 1065 57.0 18.6 62.1
2017 1069 61.9 17.2 60.1
2018 1078 62.2 17.3 61.1
2019 1064 64.6 16.4 64.2
2020 1120 67.8 16.5 67.2
2021 1185 68.5 17.2 64.9
2022 1213 69.2 17.5 67.3
2023 1173 71.8 16.3 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Col John O Ensor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 610 37.2 16.4 73.9
2002 717 46.6 15.4 76.8
2003 717 46.6 15.4 76.8
2004 736 45.6 16.1 76.5
2005 770 46.2 16.7 75.7
2006 821 51.5 15.9 73.8
2007 626 43.6 14.4 68.1
2008 667 44.0 15.2 69.3
2009 727 45.2 16.1 72.1
2010 750 45.3 16.5 71.3
2011 795 47.5 16.7 72.5
2012 863 47.0 18.3 70.2
2013 949 49.6 19.1 68.5
2014 1026 53.9 19.0 69.1
2015 1123 61.0 18.4 67.5
2016 1065 57.0 18.6 62.1
2017 1069 61.9 17.2 60.1
2018 1078 62.2 17.3 61.1
2019 1064 64.6 16.4 64.2
2020 1120 67.8 16.5 67.2
2021 1185 68.5 17.2 64.9
2022 1213 69.2 17.5 67.3
2023 1173 71.8 16.3 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Col John O Ensor Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $948 (10.8%) $7,798 (89.2%) $8,746
2020 $859 (10.1%) $7,640 (89.9%) $8,499
2021 $1,246 (14.3%) $7,455 (85.7%) $8,701

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Col John O Ensor Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 380th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 394th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Col John O Ensor Middle)4254
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))3449
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Col John O Ensor Middle)5351
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))4635
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Col John O Ensor Middle)5759
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Col John O Ensor Middle)6338
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Col John O Ensor Middle)6581
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Col John O Ensor Middle)6374
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Col John O Ensor Middle)4260
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Col John O Ensor Middle)9791
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))7752
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10641173
 10.2%
African American2918
 37.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic9661069
 10.7%
Pacific Islander11
White5469
 27.8%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%69.8%
 5.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,173 students attended Col John O Ensor Middle.

Students at Col John O Ensor Middle are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Col John O Ensor Middle ranks 481st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Col John O Ensor Middle usually go on to attend Eastlake High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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