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Socorro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 48,233 students in Socorro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Socorro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
53 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
48,233 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,220 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Socorro Independent School District, which is ranked #599 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
76 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
208 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
44,286 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
946 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,162 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
5%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
101 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
454 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,189
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,783
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,969
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,016
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,146
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,196
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,282
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,583
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,663
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,470
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,457
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,080
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,846
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,553
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,496 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$562 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$699 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,644
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,496
$14,116
Best Socorro Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Loma Verde
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
John Drugan School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 982 students
Rank: #44.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #77.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 976 students
Rank: #88.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #99.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,054 students
Rank: #1010.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1111.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2640 Robert Wynn
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8000
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1313.
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr Sue A Shook School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13777 Paseo Del Este
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 1,146 students
Rank: #1515.
Mission Early College High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Helen Ball Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Firehouse
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1717.
Pebble Hills High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,912 students
Rank: #1818.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 Rebecca Ann
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1919.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #2020.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2121.
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 784 students
Rank: #2323.
Chester E Jordan
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #2424.
Elfida Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11720 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2525.
James P Butler Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Vista Steam Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2727.
Robert R Rojas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bauman Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2828.
Montwood High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Montwood
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,568 students
Rank: #2929.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
693 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #3030.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #3131.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #3232.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #3333.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #3434.
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #3535.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Socorro Independent School District?
Socorro Independent School District manages 53 public schools serving 48,233 students.
What is the rank of Socorro Independent School District?
Socorro Independent School District is ranked #599 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro Independent School District?
92% of Socorro Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Socorro Independent School District?
Socorro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Socorro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,496 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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