Serving 1,442 students in grades 6-8, Hornedo Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hornedo Middle serves the west part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students typically drive between 5 to 10 minutes to school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hornedo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hornedo Middle School's student population of 1,442 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Hornedo Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornedo Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#780 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornedo Middle School's ranking?
Hornedo Middle School is ranked #780 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hornedo Middle School often compared to?
Hornedo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hornedo Middle School?
1,442 students attend Hornedo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hornedo Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornedo Middle School?
Hornedo Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hornedo Middle School offer ?
Hornedo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hornedo Middle School part of?
Hornedo Middle School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hornedo Middle School located?
Hornedo Middle School is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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