Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School?
732 students attend Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School?
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School offer ?
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 732 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
