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R. SARRACINO MIDDLE

1425 EL CAMINO REAL, SOCORRO, NM 87801SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
254
Students
Total enrolled
$17,652
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 254 students in grades 06–08 in SOCORRO, New Mexico.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,652 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

R. SARRACINO MIDDLE is a mid-sized middle in SOCORRO, New Mexico, serving grades 06–08 with 254 students. The district invests $17,652 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at R. SARRACINO MIDDLE

254
Total Students
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
97%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution139 male · 115 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility97%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
20%
72%
Asian1%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino72%
Black1%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350246000572

Academic Outcomes at R. SARRACINO MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,652Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,652
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,767
Student Support$3,354
Administration$2,118
Operations$2,648
Other$1,765
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,652 spent per student, an estimated $7,820 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
State government
66.4%
Local (property tax)
10.0%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,652/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 97% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYCOTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTERMIDWAY ELEMENTARYSAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
SOCORRO HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySocorro County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)835-0283
NCES ID: 350246000572
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SOCORRO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
High
SOCORRO HIGH
450 students · 09–12
● 40 opp98% FRL
Elem
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY
390 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER
170 students · KG–08
● 40 opp93% FRL
Elem
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY
108 students · KG–05
● 39 opp99% FRL
Elem
SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY
66 students · PK–05
● 39 opp83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1425 EL CAMINO REAL, SOCORRO, NM 87801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.