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#6700 of 8,552 schools in TX

Socorro H S

High School · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Socorro ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

10150 ALAMEDA AVE, EL Paso, TX 79927

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation37.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$11,574
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Socorro H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Socorro H S 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$51,735

Median home value

$125,300

Median rent

$1,070/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea Rio Vista College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified5.56–110.5 mi508Compare →
Mission Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.1 mi424Compare →
Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.3 mi1,836Compare →
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)Charter · enrollment unverified7.46–122.8 mi1,003Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Socorro ISD

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#40 of 50
District spending per student
$11,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Socorro H S

Socorro H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Socorro ISD, serving approximately 2,562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,700 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Socorro H S

What grades does Socorro H S serve?

Socorro H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Socorro H S?

Socorro H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Socorro H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Socorro H S is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Socorro H S rank in TX?

Socorro H S ranks #6,700 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Socorro H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Socorro H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Socorro H S has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Socorro H S a charter school?

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

Is Socorro H S a Title I school?

No, Socorro H S is not currently a Title I school.

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

86.3% of students at Socorro H S 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
2,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 79927)
43,126
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
34.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 79927; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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