SISD - Security Fencing - H.D. Hilley Elementary School in Socorro, TX

SISD - Security Fencing - H.D. Hilley Elementary School was a project to install security chain link fencing and gates at 693 N. Rio Vista Rd. in Socorro, Texas. The estimated cost was $120,000 for a scope of 6,048 square feet. This addition to the existing building was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2024.

MNK Architects served as the design firm of record. Construction began in February 2025, with a scheduled completion date of December 2025. The project utilized public funds to enhance the physical security of the school campus in El Paso County.

Cost and Scope Comparison

The estimated cost of $120,000 is below the county median of $250,000 for similar additions to existing buildings in El Paso County. The cost per square foot for this project is $20, which is significantly below the county median of $113 per square foot. Although the scheduled build window of 331 days is longer than the county median of 183 days, the lower per-square-foot cost reflects the specific nature of the fencing installation.

Socorro Independent School District has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $240,000, including work at Robert Rojas Elementary School and Elfidia P. Chavez Elementary School. MNK Architects has been involved in six other registered projects in the region, with a combined value of $2,710,000, indicating a consistent presence in local school infrastructure upgrades.

The project passed its final inspection in December 2025. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that the regulatory requirements for the security fencing installation have been fully satisfied and the record is complete.