Best High Schools in Socorro County, NM

High schools
6
Students
1,716
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Socorro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Socorro High

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students

2. Belen High

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students

3. Corona High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students

4. Magdalena High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students

5. Carrizozo High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

6. Mountainair High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

Best Middle Schools in Socorro County, NM

Middle schools
5
Students
931
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Socorro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Magdalena Middle

B

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students

2. Mountainair Jr High

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students

3. Carrizozo Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students

4. Belen Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students

5. R. Sarracino Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Socorro County, NM

Elementary schools
9
Students
1,271
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Socorro County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cottonwood Valley Charter

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 170 Students

2. Corona Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students

3. Carrizozo Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students

4. Midway Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

5. San Antonio Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students

6. Parkview Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students

7. Magdalena Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students

8. Mountainair Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students

9. La Promesa Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Socorro County, NM

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Socorro County, NM has a total population of 16,595 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Socorro County, NM

4,241

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Socorro County, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

42.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Socorro County, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Socorro County, NM.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,704 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Socorro County, NM Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Socorro County, NM

How many schools are in Socorro County, NM?

Socorro County, NM has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,241 students in total.

How do schools in Socorro County perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in Socorro County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Socorro County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Socorro County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Socorro County, NM

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Catron County, NM

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
De Baca County, NM

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Roosevelt County, NM

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Curry County, NM

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gila County, AZ

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Parmer County, TX

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bailey County, TX

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cochran County, TX

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lamb County, TX

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Castro County, TX

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Socorro County

4 places in Socorro County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (2)