Summary:
The Socorro Independent School District (Isd) in El Paso, Texas, serves nine high schools, including comprehensive campuses and specialized alternative schools, offering a range of educational environments for students in grades 9-12.
Mission Early College High School stands out as the district's academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating and a 97th percentile state rank with a 100% graduation rate and zero dropout rate, despite over 65% of its students being economically disadvantaged. Among the larger comprehensive schools, Montwood High School leads with a 4-star rating and 81st percentile rank, boasting a 93.5% graduation rate and strong test scores, particularly in U.S. History (89.2%) and Biology (77.78%). Pebble Hills High School is a consistent performer with the district's lowest economic disadvantage rate (58.81%) and a 91.9% graduation rate, while Eastlake High School is the largest campus with over 3,000 students. In contrast, alternative schools like Options High School and Keys Academy serve specialized populations with high per-student spending ($26,566 and $52,813 respectively) but face significant academic challenges, including low state rankings and high dropout rates at Options.
A key district-wide challenge is Algebra I proficiency, with most comprehensive schools scoring well below the 75% district average—for example, Eastlake High School at 35.38% and Montwood High School at 38.46%—while Mission Early College High School excels at 81.82%. The data also reveals that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the alternative schools' intensive resources do not translate to high test scores, while comprehensive schools with similar spending levels show varied results. Overall, Mission Early College High School demonstrates that high achievement is possible despite economic challenges, making it a standout model for specialized programs within the district.
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