Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School serves 1,001 students in grades 6-8.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,001 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School is 0.21, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3008 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Socorro Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School is Pebble Hills High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ssg Manuel R Puentes (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sgt Roberto Ituarte (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- El Paso Sgt Roberto Ituarte Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 913 students10
0.3 miles
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000 0.3 K-5 913 - El Paso Chester E Jordan Math: 51% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,097 student10
0.8 miles
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800 0.8 PK-5 1,097 - El Paso Pebble Hills High School Math: 76% | Reading: 49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,467 students10
0.9 miles
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400 0.9 9-12 2,467 - El Paso Ssg Manuel R Puentes Math: 46% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 990 students10
1.0 miles
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200 1 6-8 990 - El Paso El Dorado High School Math: 51% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,010 students10
1.1 miles
12401 Edgemere
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200 1.1 9-12 2,010
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