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Socorro High

Summary:

Socorro High is a public high school serving around 450 students in grades 9-12 in Socorro, New Mexico, which is part of the Socorro District. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, there are some interesting insights to consider.

One key finding is that Socorro High has consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages, particularly in subjects like science and math. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate, while fluctuating, has remained slightly lower than the nearby Magdalena High. The school also faces challenges with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps.

When compared to Magdalena High, a nearby school with higher rankings and better academic performance, Socorro High's decline in statewide ranking and rating over the years is concerning. Understanding the factors behind Magdalena High's success, such as its lower student-teacher ratio, could provide valuable insights for Socorro High to consider as it works to improve its academic outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 Michigan St
       Socorro, NM  87801

(575) 835-0700

District: Socorro

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,966 Help


Feeder schools for Socorro High:

Elementary:    Midway Elementary
    Parkview Elementary
    San Antonio Elementary
Middle:    R. Sarracino Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.4%
White:
17.1%
American Indian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Socorro High ranks worse than 68.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Socorro High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.4%), White (17.1%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Socorro High is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Socorro High is $10,966.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Socorro High:

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro High 130th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Socorro High in the ranking list.)

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Socorro:

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro 56th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Socorro High

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Rank History for all students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.96 55th 129 57.4%
2006 44.98 75th 134 44.0%
2007 47.29 79th 150 47.3%
2008 53.74 63rd 146 56.8%
2009 49.01 74th 151 51.0%
2010 29.49 117th 154 24.0%
2011 45.77 92nd 157 41.4%
2012 58.18 66th 163 59.5%
2013 49.73 87th 177 50.8%
2014 66.81 53rd 198 73.2%
2015 37.60 100th 193 48.2%
2016 38.65 93rd 185 49.7%
2017 24.02 124th 158 21.5%
2018 20.16 151st 182 17.0%
2019 19.27 155th 181 14.4%
2022 17.82 137th 177 22.6%
2023 22.99 126th 170 25.9%
2024 30.07 130th 190 31.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.94 17th 62 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.62 131st 164 20.1%
2019 24.62 131st 161 18.6%
2022 22.28 106th 154 31.2%
2023 26.78 108th 157 31.2%
2024 33.76 94th 154 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.58 132nd 145 9.0%
2019 20.02 128th 144 11.1%
2022 17.54 138th 157 12.1%
2023 45.65 59th 143 58.7%
2024 20.19 127th 153 17.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 124th 143 13.3%
2019 17.90 142nd 151 6.0%
2022 15.12 151st 159 5.0%
2023 9.22 145th 146 0.7%
2024 34.17 91st 159 42.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.10 17th 31 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.62 123rd 133 7.5%
2019 15.42 134th 139 3.6%
2022 8.77 148th 150 1.3%
2023 14.33 124th 132 6.1%
2024 24.98 109th 142 23.2%
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Rank History for White students at Socorro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.88 81st 115 29.6%
2019 21.74 89th 109 18.3%
2022 41.96 76th 133 42.9%
2023 20.83 127th 157 19.1%
2024 25.94 113th 155 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Socorro High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 203 7 1 367 3 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 243 6 0 324 6 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 207 5 4 406 5 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 201 4 3 400 9 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 249 6 4 403 8 n/a n/a 0 670
1995 259 7 1 388 5 n/a n/a 0 660
1996 259 7 1 388 5 n/a n/a 0 660
1997 243 5 3 412 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 247 6 1 436 4 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 216 8 3 436 4 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 178 6 8 487 24 n/a n/a -15 688
2001 191 8 5 426 6 n/a n/a 0 636
2002 196 2 6 420 8 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 196 2 6 420 8 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 177 4 6 405 9 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 181 5 9 405 16 n/a n/a 0 616
2006 171 6 10 403 15 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 135 9 7 400 17 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 130 13 12 403 19 n/a n/a 0 577
2009 121 13 14 392 26 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 116 11 9 382 24 0 0 0 542
2011 119 7 10 377 28 0 0 0 541
2012 114 10 8 344 30 0 1 0 507
2013 104 6 8 350 22 0 1 0 491
2014 75 0 4 360 6 0 3 0 448
2015 72 2 4 393 5 0 2 0 478
2016 85 2 2 346 7 0 3 0 445
2017 82 8 4 356 10 0 1 0 461
2018 82 7 2 337 10 0 0 0 438
2019 86 9 4 342 11 0 2 0 454
2020 84 16 7 357 9 0 0 0 473
2021 79 14 6 388 13 0 3 0 503
2022 82 8 5 387 17 0 0 0 499
2023 77 7 3 344 17 0 2 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Socorro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 581 39.2 14.8 n/a
1991 579 37.2 15.5 n/a
1992 627 35.8 17.5 n/a
1993 617 35.8 17.2 n/a
1994 670 36.2 18.5 n/a
1995 660 37.0 17.8 n/a
1996 660 37.0 17.8 n/a
1997 666 38.2 17.4 n/a
1998 694 38.9 17.8 n/a
1999 667 39.8 16.8 37.8
2000 688 37.6 18.7 35.6
2001 636 41.1 15.5 40.7
2002 632 34.7 18.2 45.3
2003 632 34.7 18.2 45.3
2004 601 35.3 17.0 27.8
2005 616 35.7 17.3 34.9
2006 605 40.0 15.1 42.1
2007 568 37.2 15.3 53
2008 577 34.3 16.8 39.2
2009 566 36.5 15.5 35.7
2010 542 32.5 16.6 49.4
2011 541 34.9 15.5 40.5
2012 507 32.0 15.8 48.3
2013 491 31.3 15.6 61.3
2014 448 29.5 15.1 60.9
2015 478 30.0 15.9 54.4
2016 445 32.0 13.9 65.6
2017 461 27.0 17.0 100
2018 438 24.4 17.9 100
2019 454 27.2 16.6 100
2020 473 27.6 17.1 100
2021 503 32.4 15.5 100
2022 499 27.1 18.3 100
2023 450 26.5 16.9 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Socorro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 581 39.2 14.8 n/a
1991 579 37.2 15.5 n/a
1992 627 35.8 17.5 n/a
1993 617 35.8 17.2 n/a
1994 670 36.2 18.5 n/a
1995 660 37.0 17.8 n/a
1996 660 37.0 17.8 n/a
1997 666 38.2 17.4 n/a
1998 694 38.9 17.8 n/a
1999 667 39.8 16.8 37.8
2000 688 37.6 18.7 35.6
2001 636 41.1 15.5 40.7
2002 632 34.7 18.2 45.3
2003 632 34.7 18.2 45.3
2004 601 35.3 17.0 27.8
2005 616 35.7 17.3 34.9
2006 605 40.0 15.1 42.1
2007 568 37.2 15.3 53
2008 577 34.3 16.8 39.2
2009 566 36.5 15.5 35.7
2010 542 32.5 16.6 49.4
2011 541 34.9 15.5 40.5
2012 507 32.0 15.8 48.3
2013 491 31.3 15.6 61.3
2014 448 29.5 15.1 60.9
2015 478 30.0 15.9 54.4
2016 445 32.0 13.9 65.6
2017 461 27.0 17.0 100
2018 438 24.4 17.9 100
2019 454 27.2 16.6 100
2020 473 27.6 17.1 100
2021 503 32.4 15.5 100
2022 499 27.1 18.3 100
2023 450 26.5 16.9 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Socorro High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,966

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Socorro High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 181 High schoolsRanks 126th of 170 High schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Socorro High)1922
 3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Socorro)1922
 3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Socorro High)1517.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Science (Socorro)1517.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students454450
 0.9%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian1117
 54.5%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic342344
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White8677
 10.5%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Socorro High

Socorro High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Midway Elementary
Elementary : Parkview Elementary
Elementary : San Antonio Elementary
Middle : R. Sarracino Middle

Students at Socorro High are 76% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% American Indian, 2% African American.

Socorro High ranks 130th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Socorro High.


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