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Sonora Secondary School

Summary:

Sonora Secondary School is a public high school in Sonora, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Sonora Independent School District, which is ranked 604 out of 968 districts in the state.

Sonora Secondary School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 97.1% to 100% over the past five years, and very low dropout rates, from 0% to 0.4%. The school generally performs better than the state average on STAAR/EOC assessments, particularly in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, and U.S. History, though it struggles in areas like 8th grade Mathematics and Social Studies. Notably, the school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these strengths, Sonora Secondary School's statewide ranking has varied significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent or sensitive performance. The school also faces potential challenges in effectively supporting its English Language Learner population, and there are opportunities for improvement in 8th grade Mathematics and Social Studies, as well as addressing any persistent achievement gaps between student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1717 Tayloe Ave
       Sonora, TX  76950-3999

(325) 387-6940

District: Sonora Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
853rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,440 Help


Feeder schools for Sonora Secondary School:

Elementary:    Sonora Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.8%
White:
23.2%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Compare Details Sonora Secondary School ranks worse than 62.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sonora Secondary School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sonora Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.8%), White (23.2%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonora Secondary School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonora Secondary School is $16,440.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonora Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Secondary School 1477th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sonora Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Secondary School 853rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Sonora Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Sonora Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Independent School District (Isd) 604th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonora Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.54 481st 2252 78.6%
2022 38.60 1380th 2254 38.8%
2023 35.55 1550th 2330 33.5%
2024 37.77 1477th 2361 37.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.40 776th 1592 51.3%
2023 42.18 940th 1720 45.3%
2024 16.53 1645th 1760 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.24 230th 1712 86.6%
2022 64.71 327th 1757 81.4%
2023 25.92 1571st 1815 13.4%
2024 20.76 1709th 1881 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.29 340th 2172 84.3%
2022 34.32 1563rd 2220 29.6%
2023 28.27 1760th 2251 21.8%
2024 24.02 1883rd 2224 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.87 299th 2151 86.1%
2022 41.22 1284th 2221 42.2%
2023 41.38 1313th 2241 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.45 447th 2118 78.9%
2022 59.59 608th 2182 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.19 575th 2168 73.5%
2022 35.78 1456th 2228 34.6%
2023 31.48 1603rd 2245 28.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.46 331st 2043 83.8%
2022 42.83 1142nd 2077 45.0%
2023 36.79 1393rd 2116 34.2%
2024 25.41 1745th 2108 17.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.30 410th 1700 75.9%
2022 28.20 1372nd 1723 20.4%
2023 38.64 1160th 1749 33.7%
2024 56.67 673rd 1724 61.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sonora Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.04 663rd 1427 53.5%
2005 66.75 463rd 1429 67.6%
2006 61.53 632nd 1430 55.8%
2007 63.87 588th 1497 60.7%
2008 54.48 833rd 1510 44.8%
2009 69.35 407th 1539 73.6%
2010 61.27 706th 1568 55.0%
2011 52.38 1036th 1672 38.0%
2012 61.30 512th 1603 68.1%
2013 41.23 1098th 1652 33.5%
2014 44.27 1074th 1734 38.1%
2015 44.62 1089th 1743 37.5%
2016 43.32 1119th 1762 36.5%
2017 43.41 922nd 1777 48.1%
2018 42.12 986th 1797 45.1%
2019 43.63 1034th 1857 44.3%
2021 71.28 392nd 1861 78.9%
2022 76.35 265th 1876 85.9%
2023 54.78 805th 1961 58.9%
2024 53.35 853rd 1987 57.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 128th 1113 88.5%
2019 83.91 95th 1136 91.6%
2021 65.79 231st 1195 80.7%
2022 31.55 828th 1278 35.2%
2023 59.07 345th 1371 74.8%
2024 59.85 339th 1435 76.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 1217th 1347 9.7%
2019 32.35 956th 1357 29.6%
2021 41.20 738th 1382 46.6%
2022 73.68 176th 1418 87.6%
2023 64.63 316th 1478 78.6%
2024 63.26 362nd 1547 76.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.99 1101st 1794 38.6%
2019 44.13 972nd 1818 46.5%
2021 75.23 224th 1848 87.9%
2022 77.73 183rd 1847 90.1%
2023 50.38 788th 1897 58.5%
2024 56.96 569th 1883 69.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.33 1044th 1781 41.4%
2019 54.90 773rd 1798 57.0%
2021 74.56 317th 1815 82.5%
2022 68.51 409th 1841 77.8%
2023 56.08 753rd 1891 60.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.31 1506th 1784 15.6%
2019 39.98 1040th 1810 42.5%
2021 63.59 426th 1829 76.7%
2022 88.92 78th 1837 95.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.00 1034th 1803 42.7%
2019 32.40 1263rd 1824 30.8%
2021 65.58 495th 1840 73.1%
2022 78.25 224th 1853 87.9%
2023 51.53 822nd 1913 57.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.93 1061st 1691 37.3%
2019 43.16 950th 1714 44.6%
2021 75.86 228th 1743 86.9%
2022 79.20 179th 1762 89.8%
2023 57.83 597th 1820 67.2%
2024 54.95 617th 1804 65.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sonora Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 672nd 1539 56.3%
2019 44.86 864th 1526 43.4%
2021 61.08 480th 1510 68.2%
2022 71.03 295th 1525 80.7%
2023 43.53 915th 1576 41.9%
2024 58.66 521st 1556 66.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Sonora Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 156 0 1 149 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1990 154 0 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 149 0 0 151 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1992 136 1 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 141 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 162 0 0 143 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 180 1 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 180 1 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 152 2 0 153 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 137 2 1 177 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 134 1 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2000 129 1 0 147 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 125 1 0 147 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 109 1 0 149 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 109 1 0 149 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 101 1 0 166 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2005 97 0 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 110 0 0 193 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 97 0 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 98 0 0 185 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 85 0 0 182 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 75 0 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2011 82 0 0 167 3 0 3 0 255
2012 71 1 0 180 4 0 3 0 259
2013 75 1 0 174 2 0 5 0 257
2014 84 1 0 197 1 0 3 0 286
2015 83 1 0 179 1 0 4 0 268
2016 91 1 3 182 0 0 3 0 280
2017 90 1 1 182 0 0 1 0 275
2018 77 0 1 171 0 0 0 0 249
2019 75 0 0 181 0 0 1 0 257
2020 66 0 0 181 0 0 2 0 249
2021 68 0 0 243 0 0 3 0 314
2022 61 0 1 249 0 0 3 0 314
2023 62 0 1 233 0 0 3 0 299
2024 67 0 1 219 0 0 2 0 289

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 Sonora Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 306 n/a n/a n/a
1990 307 24.0 12.7 n/a
1991 300 24.4 12.2 n/a
1992 278 23.1 12.0 16.2
1993 277 24.0 11.5 25.3
1994 306 24.4 12.5 19
1995 336 32.8 10.2 18.5
1996 336 32.8 10.2 18.5
1997 308 32.5 9.5 17.5
1998 317 36.2 8.8 17
1999 308 33.0 9.3 25.6
2000 277 30.5 9.1 24.5
2001 273 32.9 8.3 24.9
2002 259 32.0 8.1 33.6
2003 259 32.0 8.1 33.6
2004 268 30.3 8.8 32.5
2005 273 32.5 8.4 37.7
2006 303 30.6 9.9 30.4
2007 289 32.3 8.9 27.3
2008 283 32.1 8.8 25.4
2009 267 33.0 8.1 32.2
2010 250 34.6 7.2 36.8
2011 255 36.6 6.9 36.9
2012 259 30.5 8.4 40.5
2013 257 34.2 7.5 35.8
2014 286 33.9 8.4 39.5
2015 268 34.0 7.8 37.3
2016 280 33.0 8.4 35.4
2017 275 28.7 9.5 45.5
2018 249 28.3 8.7 49.8
2019 257 27.5 9.3 51
2020 249 27.0 9.2 52.6
2021 314 36.3 8.6 55.1
2022 314 36.6 8.5 45.2
2023 299 32.8 9.0 53.8
2024 289 33.0 8.7 53.6

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 Sonora Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 306 n/a n/a n/a
1990 307 24.0 12.7 n/a
1991 300 24.4 12.2 n/a
1992 278 23.1 12.0 16.2
1993 277 24.0 11.5 25.3
1994 306 24.4 12.5 19
1995 336 32.8 10.2 18.5
1996 336 32.8 10.2 18.5
1997 308 32.5 9.5 17.5
1998 317 36.2 8.8 17
1999 308 33.0 9.3 25.6
2000 277 30.5 9.1 24.5
2001 273 32.9 8.3 24.9
2002 259 32.0 8.1 33.6
2003 259 32.0 8.1 33.6
2004 268 30.3 8.8 32.5
2005 273 32.5 8.4 37.7
2006 303 30.6 9.9 30.4
2007 289 32.3 8.9 27.3
2008 283 32.1 8.8 25.4
2009 267 33.0 8.1 32.2
2010 250 34.6 7.2 36.8
2011 255 36.6 6.9 36.9
2012 259 30.5 8.4 40.5
2013 257 34.2 7.5 35.8
2014 286 33.9 8.4 39.5
2015 268 34.0 7.8 37.3
2016 280 33.0 8.4 35.4
2017 275 28.7 9.5 45.5
2018 249 28.3 8.7 49.8
2019 257 27.5 9.3 51
2020 249 27.0 9.2 52.6
2021 314 36.3 8.6 55.1
2022 314 36.6 8.5 45.2
2023 299 32.8 9.0 53.8
2024 289 33.0 8.7 53.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sonora Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (4.6%) $14,294 (95.4%) $14,976
2020 $813 (5.2%) $14,806 (94.8%) $15,619
2021 $1,526 (9.3%) $14,914 (90.7%) $16,440

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonora Secondary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1034th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 805th of 1961 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sonora Secondary School)5267
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Sonora Secondary School)6853
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))6853
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Sonora Secondary School)5163
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))5163
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Sonora Secondary School)4381
 38%
   End of Course English II Reading (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))4381
 38%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Sonora Secondary School)5751
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students257299
 16.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic181233
 28.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7562
 17.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%53.8%
 2.9%

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Sonora Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sonora Elementary

Sonora Secondary School ranks 853rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sonora Secondary School are 76% Hispanic, 23% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Sonora Secondary School.


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