SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SOCORRO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,001 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 59 teachers, SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Spec. Rafael Hernando Middle School is a public middle school located in El Paso, Texas, serving as part of the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of a local hero, the campus emphasizes a culture of excellence, character development, and community engagement, striving to prepare its diverse student population for the rigors of high school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs that complement its core curriculum. By leveraging the resources of the Socorro Independent School District, Rafael Hernando Middle School focuses on integrating technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the unique needs of its learners. Families interested in specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, or school policies can find comprehensive information on the official district website at [www.sisd.net](http://www.sisd.net).
For more information, contact SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE at (915) 937-9800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
http://www.sisd.net
SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,001 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOCORRO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,001
- Teachers:
- 59.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,001 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- White
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.