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Top 45% in state

Socorro High

High School · Socorro · Socorro, NM

A high school in Socorro, NM where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 MICHIGAN ST, Socorro, NM 87801

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,631
Chronic Absenteeism80.7%

Students at Socorro High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Socorro High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average429/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,032

Median home value

$165,700

Median rent

$676/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Socorro

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Socorro High is listed in SOCORRO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Socorro High

Socorro High is a public high school in Socorro, NM, part of Socorro, serving approximately 409 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Socorro High

What grades does Socorro High serve?

Socorro High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Socorro High?

Socorro High has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Socorro High?

The student-teacher ratio at Socorro High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Socorro High rank in NM?

Socorro High ranks #388 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Socorro High's MySchoolScout rating?

Socorro High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Socorro High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Socorro High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Socorro High a charter school?

No, Socorro High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Socorro High a Title I school?

No, Socorro High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Socorro High?

96.6% of students at Socorro High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Socorro County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 87801)
9,309
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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