HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HENDERSON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 731 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, HENDERSON MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HENDERSON MIDDLE School, located at 5505 Robert Alva Ave in El Paso, Texas, is a campus within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the south-central area of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural diversity and history of the El Paso region. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-school education that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth during these formative years.

As part of the EPISD, HENDERSON MIDDLE School prioritizes student achievement through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage learners. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that equips students with the skills necessary for success in a global society. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources, frequently updating its programs and campus initiatives to meet the evolving needs of its student body.

For more information, contact HENDERSON MIDDLE at (915) 887-3080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5505 ROBERT ALVA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905-4599
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HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 731 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EL PASO ISD
Total Students:
731
Teachers:
52.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 731 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
White
0.3%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.