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Capt Walter E Clarke Middle

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Capt Walter E Clarke Middle ranks 724 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

724^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 69% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Capt Walter E Clarke Middle in El Paso, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 670 students in grades 6-8 within the Socorro Independent School District (Isd), where about 77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the community it serves.

This school has shown remarkable improvement over the past five years, climbing from the 26th percentile statewide in 2020-2021 to the 69th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year—a turnaround that outpaces many nearby peers like Sun Ridge Middle and Montwood Middle. A standout strength is its advanced math program: 88.68% of students taking Algebra I passed the End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the district average of 75.02% and the state average of 54.03%. The school also excels at supporting its Special Education students, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide, and its economically disadvantaged students rank in the 79th percentile—both higher than the school's overall rank. However, there is room for growth in 6th-grade math, where proficiency is below district and state averages, and in 8th-grade Social Studies, where scores lag behind William D Slider Middle (45.88% proficient vs. 27.7%).

While Clarke Middle is on a strong upward trajectory, it still trails higher-performing district schools like Eastlake Middle (84th percentile) and Col John O Ensor Middle (82nd percentile), which consistently score higher in Reading and Social Studies. This suggests that Clarke Middle has clear models for continued improvement within its own district. Overall, the school's rapid progress and exceptional support for its most vulnerable students make it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that is actively improving and delivering strong results in advanced academics.

670

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,843

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936-0204

(915) 937-5600

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle usually attend:

High:

Americas High School

Feeder schools for Capt Walter E Clarke Middle:

Elementary:	Myrtle Cooper Elementary
	Sierra Vista Steam Academy
	Vista Del Sol Environmental Science

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.2%

White:

2.8%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (57% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

Texas avg48%

724^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Middle Schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

264^th of 951Socorro Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.0	724 of 2335	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.9	920 of 2344	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	1087 of 2372	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.3	1307 of 2330	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	1540 of 2254	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.8	1656 of 2252	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.4	937 of 2193	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.6	991 of 2080	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.9	918 of 2027	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.5	1059 of 1987	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.3	938 of 2043	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.1	1108 of 1987	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.6	1103 of 1973	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.4	1341 of 1951	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.0	808 of 1895	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.4	841 of 1803	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.9	732 of 1763	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.5	787 of 1718	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.5	897 of 1684	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.6	842 of 1585	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	40.3	1081 of 1582	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	41.0	1103 of 1573	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	65.7	320 of 1273	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	279 of 1251	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	274 of 1193	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	90.9	58 of 1167	95.0%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	28.0	1775 of 2182	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	1715 of 2118	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.2	750 of 2058	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.9	1002 of 2008	50.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	672 of 1390	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	638 of 1770	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.1	943 of 1720	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.8	1234 of 1643	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.9	1037 of 1592	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.8	526 of 1445	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.1	606 of 1376	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	745 of 2240	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	891 of 2242	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	1354 of 2241	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.4	1495 of 2221	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	1654 of 2151	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.9	895 of 2047	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	1124 of 2008	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	579 of 1497	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	1040 of 1481	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.6	1019 of 1488	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.0	982 of 1501	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.4	802 of 1446	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.7	861 of 1430	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	478 of 2141	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	583 of 2119	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	49.1	985 of 2116	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.4	1288 of 2077	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	1337 of 2043	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.8	602 of 1935	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	727 of 1895	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	477 of 2253	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	59.3	699 of 2235	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	1117 of 2251	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.5	1355 of 2220	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.0	1605 of 2172	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	64.5	522 of 2073	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	57.6	675 of 2039	66.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.0	693 of 2253	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.0	929 of 2246	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.2	1235 of 2245	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	1570 of 2228	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.7	1525 of 2168	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.0	923 of 2069	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	849 of 2030	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	308 of 1956	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	221 of 1891	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	49.4	684 of 1815	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.2	1145 of 1757	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.1	1036 of 1712	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.7	443 of 1626	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	44.5	729 of 1597	54.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	498 of 1731	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	55.6	698 of 1733	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.0	977 of 1749	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1213 of 1723	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	5.7	1669 of 1700	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	38.2	1109 of 1684	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	983 of 1673	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)84th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile+9 vs school

African American (2023)75th percentile+31 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile~ school

Male (2026)69th percentile~ school

Female (2026)67th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)61st percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)52nd percentile-17 vs school

At Risk (2022)19th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I89%+35 vs state

Reading60%+4 vs state

Mathematics52%+9 vs state

Social Studies28%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle	Public	6-8	1515 Bob Hope	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-5600	670	43	15.6	77.2%	19 (2.8%)	13 (1.9%)	631 (94.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	61	724^th of 2335 public middle schools	69.0%		54.9	920^th of 2344 public middle schools	60.8%	196	88.7	52.5	60.3	65.3	37.2		64.9	27.7	$9,843
William D Slider Middle	Public	6-8	11700 School Ln	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-5400	627	41	15.3	74.8%	14 (2.2%)	5 (0.8%)	605 (96.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72.1	470^th of 2335 public middle schools	79.9%		66.7	608^th of 2344 public middle schools	74.1%	138	85.0	57.1	69.6	73.3	39.9	0.0	57.1	45.9	$10,026
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East	Public, Charter	6-8	2101 Joe Battle Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	El Paso Leadership Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 298-3900	166	12	13.6	72.3%	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (95.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.4	2192^nd of 2335 public middle schools	6.1%		13.1	2183^rd of 2344 public middle schools	6.9%	9	42.6	11.1	10.3	14.8	22.2	25.6		9.8	$7,944
Eastlake Middle	Public	6-8	12901-B Bob Hope	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 938-3000	787	44	17.7	65.7%	26 (3.3%)	17 (2.2%)	720 (91.5%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	76.5	382^nd of 2335 public middle schools	83.6%		73.4	461^st of 2344 public middle schools	80.3%	79	83.6	67.0	60.8	76.2	50.3		52.4	57.0	$11,796
Sun Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	2210 Sun Country Rd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-6600	978	58	16.9	64.6%	69 (7.1%)	41 (4.2%)	838 (85.7%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	15 (1.5%)	60.4	742^nd of 2335 public middle schools	68.2%		57.5	856^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.5%	114	81.1	63.1	57.7	68.6	38.4		43.4	30.9	$8,985
Montwood Middle	Public	6-8	11710 Pebble Hills	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-5800	597	41	14.6	73.0%	19 (3.2%)	7 (1.2%)	568 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	60.6	740^th of 2335 public middle schools	68.3%		66.3	619^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.6%	121	89.0	51.7	56.4	67.5	44.4		51.8	32.5	$11,509
Del Valle Middle	Public	6-8	8674 N Loop	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-3300	969	68	14.3	86.3%	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	958 (98.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.3	1483^rd of 2335 public middle schools	36.5%		39.6	1412^th of 2344 public middle schools	39.8%	71	99.0	46.3	40.4	52.3	34.1	14.3	45.4	19.9	$9,753
Hanks Middle	Public	6-8	11201 Pebble Hills Blvd	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-5300	1,000	70	14.2	90.0%	34 (3.4%)	10 (1.0%)	952 (95.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	65.6	601^st of 2335 public middle schools	74.3%		65	660^th of 2344 public middle schools	71.8%	59	92.2	61.0	64.1	56.7	46.8	24.4	69.3	32.6	$10,121
Col John O Ensor Middle	Public	6-8	13600 Ryderwood Ave	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-6000	1,070	62	17.1	68.0%	51 (4.8%)	19 (1.8%)	985 (92.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	74.5	417^th of 2335 public middle schools	82.1%		72.5	474^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.8%	57	82.3	66.1	66.9	72.9	40.5		60.9	41.2	$8,764
Special Rafael Hernando Middle	Public	6-8	3451 Rich Beem Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-9800	707	45	15.7	73.0%	37 (5.2%)	36 (5.1%)	616 (87.1%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	71.6	482^nd of 2335 public middle schools	79.4%		69.9	538^th of 2344 public middle schools	77.0%	56	86.3	62.9	64.3	73.1	47.7		49.5	40.0	$10,477

Frequently Asked Questions about Capt Walter E Clarke Middle

Is Capt Walter E Clarke Middle a good school?

Capt Walter E Clarke Middle ranks 724^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle attend?

Students who attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle usually go on to attend Americas High School

What is the racial makeup of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?

Students at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

What district is Capt Walter E Clarke Middle in?

Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 670 students attended Capt Walter E Clarke Middle.

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