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Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School vs. Ssg Manuel R Puentes

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School Overview

School
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,085 students in grades 6-8, Ssg Manuel R Puentes ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
732 students
1,085 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ssg Manuel R Puentes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ssg Manuel R Puentes.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ssg Manuel R Puentes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Socorro Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ssg Manuel R Puentes with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Socorro Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2402 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#4037 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ssg Manuel R Puentes, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ssg Manuel R Puentes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ssg Manuel R Puentes who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ssg Manuel R Puentes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ssg Manuel R Puentes by grade.
Grade 6 Students
243
350
Grade 7 Students
240
354
Grade 8 Students
249
381

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
90%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Socorro Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ssg Manuel R Puentes, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ssg Manuel R Puentes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Socorro Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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