Elementary Schools in Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

The Socorro Independent School District (Isd) includes 30 elementary schools serving grades PK through 5, with a few schools extending to 8th grade, and serves a predominantly low-income community where about 73.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Several schools stand out for exceptional performance. Sgt Roberto Ituarte is the district's top performer, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide with 5 stars, and its 4th-grade math proficiency of 80.28% is a standout metric. Loma Verde follows closely at the 93rd percentile, boasting the highest 3rd-grade reading proficiency in the district at 83.75%. Cactus Trails has maintained an 88th percentile ranking for three consecutive years, showing strong performance across all subjects. Horizon Heights Elementary has shown strong upward momentum, rising from the 84th to the 91st percentile, and excels in science with a 46.2% proficiency rate compared to the district average of 26.5%. In contrast, Desert Wind Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the 12th percentile with the highest poverty rate at 89.83% and a dramatic decline from the 51st percentile three years ago. Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy and Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy also struggle, ranking in the bottom quarter despite their specialized focus.

Key takeaways include that high poverty does not preclude high performance, as Sgt Roberto Ituarte (70.71% FRL) and Campestre Elementary (86.27% FRL) both rank in the top 20% of the district. Math proficiency consistently lags behind reading across the district, and 5th-grade science is a district-wide weakness, with only Horizon Heights and Sgt Roberto Ituarte significantly outperforming the state average. Schools like Elfida Chavez Elementary have shown strong upward trends, rising from the 41st to the 75th percentile, while Desert Wind has experienced a sharp decline, warranting further investigation into the factors driving these changes.