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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 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
Student By Grade
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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
Rank: #3232.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3333.
Hueco Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Old Hueco Tanks Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #3434.
Mission Ridge
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Nonap Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #3535.
Salvador Sanchez Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
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