Socorro School District

700 Franklin St
Socorro, NM 87801
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Socorro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,331 students in Socorro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
1,331 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Socorro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#92 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
24%
29%
34%
24%
33%
(20-21)
75-79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
% American Indian
4%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
78%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,375 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,738 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,375
$14,756
Spending / Student
$17,738
$14,121

Best Socorro School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 Midway Rd
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 4th St
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Socorro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Socorro School District?
Socorro School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,331 students.
What is the rank of Socorro School District?
Socorro School District is ranked #97 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro School District?
78% of Socorro School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Socorro School District?
Socorro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Socorro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,738 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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