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Best Schools in Socorro, NM
Socorro, NM has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,723 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Socorro exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Socorro, NM
The top high schools in Socorro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Socorro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Magdalena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Middle Schools in Socorro, NM
The top middle schools in Socorro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magdalena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. R. Sarracino Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Socorro, NM
The top elementary schools in Socorro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottonwood Valley Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 170 Students
2. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
3. San Antonio Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
4. Parkview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
5. Magdalena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Socorro, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Socorro, NM has a total population of 9,363 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Socorro, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Socorro, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Socorro, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Socorro, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Socorro, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Socorro, NM
How many schools are in Socorro, NM?
Socorro, NM has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,723 students in total.
How do schools in Socorro perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Socorro score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Socorro exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Socorro?
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.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Socorro
4 of 4 schools in Socorro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 2D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Socorro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.