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Socorro Independent School District

12440 Rojas Dr
El Paso, TX 79928-5400
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 30,928 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 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
52 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
46,668 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
2,807 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Socorro Independent School District, which is ranked #517 of all 1,194 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#542 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
44%
50%
51%
42%
46%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
91%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
5%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,982 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$562 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$699 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,035
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,982
$14,079

Best Socorro Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Loma Verde
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
John Drugan School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Dr Sue A Shook School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13777 Paseo Del Este
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
James P Butler Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2640 Robert Wynn
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Helen Ball Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Firehouse
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Rebecca Ann
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Vista Steam Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Elfida Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11720 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
693 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Chester E Jordan
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Mission Ridge
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 N Nonap Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Robert R Rojas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bauman Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Socorro Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Bovee Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Purple Heart Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Gr Campuzano
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 46,668 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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