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#7053 of 8,552 schools in TX

Socorro Middle

Middle School · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Socorro ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

321 BOVEE RD, EL Paso, TX 79927

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$11,574
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Socorro Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.2%

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 Middle 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
  • 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

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 unverified5.56–111.2 mi508Compare →
Salvador Sanchez MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.66–81.4 mi585Compare →
Bethesda Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9private2–123.1 mi39Compare →
Ann M Garcia-enriquez MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.77–83.4 mi418Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Socorro ISD

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#44 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 Middle is listed in SOCORRO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Socorro Middle

Socorro Middle is a public middle school in EL Paso, TX, part of Socorro ISD, serving approximately 526 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,053 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Socorro Middle

What grades does Socorro Middle serve?

Socorro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Socorro Middle?

Socorro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Socorro Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Socorro Middle is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Socorro Middle rank in TX?

Socorro Middle ranks #7,053 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Socorro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Socorro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Socorro Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Socorro Middle a charter school?

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

Is Socorro Middle a Title I school?

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

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

88.2% of students at Socorro Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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