Very Good
#2343 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 27% in state
Hornedo Middle
Middle School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX
An EL Paso ISD middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6101 HIGH RIDGE, EL Paso, TX 79912
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hornedo Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hornedo Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,290
Median home value
$248,400
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Idea Mesa Hills College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–10 | 3.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Canyon Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| EL Paso Bridges AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–11 | 5.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Paso ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #7 of 73
- District spending per student
- $12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hornedo Middle is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle is a public middle school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 1,388 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,343 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hornedo Middle
What grades does Hornedo Middle serve?
Hornedo Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hornedo Middle?
Hornedo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornedo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hornedo Middle is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hornedo Middle rank in TX?
Hornedo Middle ranks #2,343 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hornedo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hornedo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hornedo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hornedo Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hornedo Middle a charter school?
No, Hornedo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hornedo Middle a Title I school?
No, Hornedo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hornedo Middle?
40.9% of students at Hornedo Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (915) 231-2200
- Area population (ZIP 79912)
- 79,126
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79912; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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