Socorro Independent School District

12440 Rojas Dr
El Paso, TX 79928-5400
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 45 public elementary schools serving 32,356 students in Socorro Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Socorro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
53 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
48,233 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,220 Teachers
255,471 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#613 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Socorro Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Socorro Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Socorro Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Socorro Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Socorro Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
76 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
208 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
44,286 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
946 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,162 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
5%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
101 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
454 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,189
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,783
346,866
# 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
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,470
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,457
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,080
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,846
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,553
20,925
# 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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$562 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Socorro Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$699 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Socorro Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,644
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Socorro Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,496
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Socorro Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Socorro Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Loma Verde
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
John Drugan School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 982 students
Rank: #44.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #66.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 976 students
Rank: #77.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #88.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,054 students
Rank: #99.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2640 Robert Wynn
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1212.
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr Sue A Shook School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13777 Paseo Del Este
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 1,146 students
Rank: #1414.
Helen Ball Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Firehouse
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1515.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1515 Rebecca Ann
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1616.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #1717.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1818.
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1919.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 784 students
Rank: #2020.
Chester E Jordan
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #2121.
Elfida Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11720 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2222.
James P Butler Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
Rank: #2323.
Sierra Vista Steam Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2424.
Robert R Rojas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bauman Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2525.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
693 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2626.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #2727.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #2828.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #2929.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #3030.
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #3131.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #3232.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3333.
Hueco Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Old Hueco Tanks Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #3434.
Mission Ridge
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 N Nonap Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #3535.
Salvador Sanchez Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 53 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 48,233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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