James P Butler El vs Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James P Butler El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | James P Butler El El Paso, Texas | Spec Rafael Hernando Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1199 of 4,686 | #892 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #18922 of 50,301 | #8585 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 884 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James P Butler El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 45.7).
- •James P Butler El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •James P Butler El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •James P Butler El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 73%).
- •Spec Rafael Hernando Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.8).
- •James P Butler El is the larger school with 884 students compared with 707.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James P Butler El better than Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James P Butler El ranks higher (58.9 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James P Butler El and Spec Rafael Hernando Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James P Butler El: 884. Spec Rafael Hernando Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James P Butler El and Spec Rafael Hernando Middle rank in Texas?
James P Butler El is 1199th of 4,686 and Spec Rafael Hernando Middle is 892nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).