Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
El Paso, TX · Socorro ISD · Grades 6-8
295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Spec Rafael Hernando Middle 295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 83% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 675 students tested
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 732 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.7% | 90.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 5.5% | 4.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
Typical home value $254K in zip 79938 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Middle schools near Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hurshel Antwine MiddleSocorro ISD · 0.8 mi away661st of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 51% - 9Ssg Manuel R PuentesSocorro ISD · 1 mi away322nd of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 7Sun Ridge MiddleSocorro ISD · 1.5 mi away607th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 46% - 1El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle EastEl Paso Leadership Academy · 2.3 mi away · charter1,609th of 1,701
ELA 13% · Math 41% - 9Montwood MiddleSocorro ISD · 2.5 mi away248th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 73% - 8William D Slider MiddleSocorro ISD · 3.3 mi away449th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 50% - 8Hanks MiddleYsleta ISD · 3.9 mi away450th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 8Capt Walter E Clarke MiddleSocorro ISD · 4.3 mi away408th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Spec Rafael Hernando Middle in?
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle is part of the Socorro ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is Spec Rafael Hernando Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Spec Rafael Hernando Middle 295th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
Hispanic 90%, White 4%, Black 4% (732 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Spec Rafael Hernando Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79938 is $254K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.