Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle

Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle is a public school in El Paso, TX, serving 709 students in grades 6-8 within the El Paso Independent School District (Isd), where a large majority of students (87.45%) come from low-income households.

The most pressing concern at Navarrete Middle is its extremely high dropout rate of 5.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is dramatically higher than nearby schools with similar demographics. For example, Magoffin Middle, just 2.87 miles away, has a dropout rate of only 1.4%, while high-performing Hornedo Middle reports a 0.0% rate. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools, with proficiency rates well below district and state averages in nearly every subject. For instance, 7th-grade math proficiency has been 0% for two consecutive years, and 6th-grade reading proficiency sits at 36.84%, compared to the state average of 53.52%.

Despite these challenges, there are notable bright spots. In the 2022-2023 school year, 74% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient—far exceeding the district (46%) and state (45%) averages. This suggests the school can achieve high-level results in advanced coursework, even as most students struggle with foundational math. Additionally, the school shows strength with its Multi-racial Students, who ranked in the 66th percentile statewide in 2025-2026. However, English Language Learners face significant hurdles, ranking in the 8th percentile. The stark contrast with Hornedo Middle, which serves a more affluent population and ranks in the 84th percentile, highlights the deep impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes in the district.