- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spec Rafael Hernando Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071011218
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spec Rafael Hernando Middle ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484071011218 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 13.9:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 707
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
707 students
What this shows Spec Rafael Hernando Middle reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spec Rafael Hernando Middle compares
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 5.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Spec Rafael Hernando Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spec Rafael Hernando Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spec Rafael Hernando Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
How many students attend Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
59.3% of students at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spec Rafael Hernando Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Spec Rafael Hernando Middle ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Spec Rafael Hernando Middle, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.