Summary:
The Socorro Consolidated Schools District in Socorro, New Mexico, consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data analysis reveals that while the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, one school, Cottonwood Valley Charter, stands out as a high-performing institution in the area.
Cottonwood Valley Charter has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the other schools in the district, which have all been ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types. This is particularly notable given the high poverty levels at Cottonwood Valley Charter, where 92.94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also has the most balanced racial makeup, with 32.94% of students identifying as white, compared to the other schools, which have higher concentrations of Hispanic and Native American students.
The remaining schools in the Socorro Consolidated Schools district, including Socorro High, Parkview Elementary, and R. Sarracino Middle, have all struggled, ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state. This suggests that the district as a whole may need to address systemic issues to improve the performance of its schools and support the high-poverty communities they serve.
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