Ricardo Estrada Middle School in El Paso, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ricardo Estrada Middle School is a suburban public school in El Paso, Texas that is part of Clint Independent School District. It serves 577 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

577 Students

40 Teachers

851 Darrington Rd

El Paso, TX 79928 View local requests

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Ricardo Estrada Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ricardo Estrada Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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