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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 2026-27 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 46,668 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 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
52 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
46,668 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
2,807 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Socorro Independent School District, which is ranked #516 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#542 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
5%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,354 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$638 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$670 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,669
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,354
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Socorro Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Loma Verde
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
John Drugan School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Dr Sue A Shook School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13777 Paseo Del Este
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
James P Butler Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Helen Ball Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Firehouse
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 Rebecca Ann
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Sierra Vista Steam Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Elfida Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Chester E Jordan
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Mission Ridge
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Nonap Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Montwood High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Montwood
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Pebble Hills High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Socorro Independent School District?
Socorro Independent School District manages 52 public schools serving 46,668 students.
What is the rank of Socorro Independent School District?
Socorro Independent School District is ranked #516 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 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 Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro Independent School District?
91% of Socorro Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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 $14,354 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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