Henderson Middle School (Closed 2023)

5505 Robert Alva Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Henderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 was 26% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
672 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#7144 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henderson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henderson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henderson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henderson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henderson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henderson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henderson Middle School's ranking?
Henderson Middle School is ranked #7144 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
672 students attend Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Henderson Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henderson Middle School offer ?
Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henderson Middle School part of?
Henderson Middle School is part of El Paso ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Henderson Middle School located?
Henderson Middle School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.

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