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SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
6
Schools
1,438
Students
$17,652
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
97.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
67.0%
Graduation Rate
-19.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,438 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 67.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,652 is above average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTERCharterKG–08170
MIDWAY ELEMENTARYKG–05108
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05390
SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARYPK–0566
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
R. SARRACINO MIDDLE06–08254
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOCORRO HIGH09–12450
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,652+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
State
66.4%
Local (property tax)
10.0%
Federal
23.6%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,438
Students
97%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,652 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.0%, graduation is 19.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,438 students.
What is the graduation rate for SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 67.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?
SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $17,652 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
97% of students in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 6 schools in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serve?
SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.