In August 1990, Montwood High School began serving the educational needs of the community under the leadership of Art Shaw. The school opened with grades 7, 8, 9, and 10, with the first graduating class in 1993. Montwood is unique in the fact that it is one of the few schools in Texas that features many creative programs and innovative teaching practices have made Montwood a model for other schools throughout Texas and the nation. The academic strength of the services the Montwood administrators, faculty, and staff provide students has been recognized through accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school was built to accommodate 2,200 students.
Phone: (915) 937-2400
Address: 12000 Montwood Drive El Paso, Texas 79936
Grades: 9-12
Mascot: Rams
School Colors: Kelly green and royal blue
William D. Slider Middle School is a year-round school and offers a middle school curriculum designed to foster academic and social development. Every grade level has a core curriculum of math, science, social studies, and English/Language Arts. P.E. is offered at all grade levels and electives such as band, tennis, orchestra, graphic arts, media, and theater arts also are available. Bilingual (ESL) education is available for qualifying sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Health is taught as an elective at the 7th grade level. Computer literacy, communication applications, and gateway to technology are offered as electives to different students depending on grade level.
Phone: (915) 937-5400
Address: 11700 School Lane El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: 6 - 8
Mascot: Mighty Stallion
School Colors: Blue, green and white
Bill Sybert School first opened its doors in 2002. The school was named after Mr. Bill Sybert, a former Superintendent for Socorro ISD, who worked to equalize state funding for poor districts. Mr. Sybert died at age 72.
Phone: (915) 937-4400
Address: 11530 Edgemere, El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: K - 8
Mascot: Scorpions
School Colors: Blue and red
Elfida P. Chavéz Elementary opened its doors to students in the fall of 1997. It opened in conjunction with Montwood Middle. The schools are joined at the center and share the heart of the school-the library.
The first principal at Elfida P. Chavéz Elementary was Esther McCarthy and the first assistant principal was Rubina Rodriguez.
The school was named after Mrs. Elfida Perez Chavez. Mrs. Chavez was the first Hispanic elected to the Socorro ISD school board in 1963.
Elfida P. Chavez was recognized by TEA as High Progress School for 2014-2015.
Phone: (915) 937-8300
Address: 11720 Pebble Hills Blvd., El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: Kindergarten - 5th
Mascot: Moose
School Colors: Hunter green, navy blue and maroon
Helen Ball Elementary School opened its doors to students in July of 1995. The school presently serves a diverse population of over 900 children in grades K-5. Helen Ball students attend school year-round with breaks in October, December, March and June. The school is named after the late Mrs. Helen Ball, a dynamic and vibrant elementary teacher who served the Socorro Independent School District for many years.
Phone: (915) 937-8200
Address: 1950 Firehouse Dr., El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: Kinder - 5th
Mascot: Dalmatian (Oreo)
Colors: Black, red and white
Benito Martinez Elementary School - El Paso, Texas
Benito Martinez Elementary School was named after local hero, Corporal Benito Martinez, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his sacrifice in an action that took place on September 6, 1952, near Sataeri, South Korea. While manning a post forward of the main line of resistance, his position was attacked by a hostile force. The enemy infiltrated the defensive perimeter and Corporal Martinez elected to remain at his post in an attempt to stem the onslaught. In a daring defense, he raked the attacking troops with crippling fire, inflicting numerous casualties. He insisted that no attempt be made to rescue him because of the danger involved. Soon thereafter, the hostile forces rushed the emplacement, forcing him to make a limited withdrawal. After a 6-hour stand shortly before dawn, he called in for the last time stating that the enemy was converging on his position. His courageous stand enabled friendly elements to reorganize, attack, and regain the key terrain.
Phone: (915) 937-8001
Address: 2640 Robert Wynn St., El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: K - 5th
Mascot: Patriots
School Colors: Blue and red
El Paso Poor Farm was established in the valley in 1915 under the operation of John O'Shea. His wife, Agnes O'Shea, was in charge of residents. John died in 1929, and the couple's daughter, Helen O'Shea Keleher, assumed operation of the farm with her mother. The farm was scheduled to close in 1929 due to troubled times, but its population grew. Renamed "Rio Vista Farm," it hosted a variety of public welfare programs beginning in the 1930s. A temporary base for a Civilian Conservation Corps unit in 1936, the farm continued to shelter hundreds of homeless adults and children. From 1951 to 1964, the farm was used as a reception and processing center for the Bracero Program, which brought Mexican laborers to work in the lower valley of El Paso and other agricultural area. The poor farm closed in 1964.
Phone: (915) 937-7200
Address: 1800 Leroy Bonse, El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: PK - 5
Mascot: Crusaders
School Colors: Purple and gold
Montwood Middle School opened its doors on July 14, 1997 to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, their parents, and teachers. Montwood Middle, along with Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School, share library and cafeteria facilities which make the transition from elementary to middle school smooth and exciting. Montwood Middle School is known as The Home of the Mighty Moose.
Phone: (915) 937-5800
Address: 11710 Pebble Hills, El Paso, TX 79936
Grades: 6 - 8
Mascot: Mighty Moose
School Colors: Navy, forest green, white and maroon
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