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 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 32,020 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
51 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
47,843 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
2,844 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Socorro Independent School District, which is ranked #600 of all 1,201 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
62 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
229 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
43,817 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
963 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,245 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
443 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,971
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
2,756
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,996
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,081
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,155
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,111
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,342
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,360
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,457
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,718
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,360
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,169
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,742
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,625
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,614 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% 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
$11,739
$13,417
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
$14,614
$14,148
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 (2024-25)

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
| 1,027 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
| 794 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
| 1,118 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
| 697 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
| 925 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
| 1,008 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
| 1,173 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
| 1,080 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
| 752 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
| 497 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
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
O'shea Keleher Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 655 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
| 1,058 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
| 662 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
| 578 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
| 1,045 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
| 495 students
Rank: #1818.
Vista Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 510 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
| 873 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
| 813 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
| 691 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
| 985 students
Rank: #2323.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 648 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
| 516 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
| 514 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
| 854 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
| 703 students
Rank: #2828.
Ernesto Serna School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Grades: K-8
| 710 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
| 1,082 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
| 1,017 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
| 708 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
| 922 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
| 566 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
| 962 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
| 615 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 47,843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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