Top Rankings
Socorro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,438 students in Socorro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Socorro School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Socorro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
# American Indian Students
54 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
21 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,051 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
63%
# Black Students
19 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
284 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
100
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,082 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,418 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,082
$14,547
Spending / Student
$16,418
$13,920
Best Socorro School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Midway Rd
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 4th St
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #55.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Socorro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Socorro School District?
Socorro School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of Socorro School District?
Socorro School District is ranked #102 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro School District?
73% of Socorro School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Socorro School District?
Socorro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Socorro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,418 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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