As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: El Dorado High School and Socorro High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the SOCORRO ISD.
El Dorado High School’s regular student population is 2,100 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Socorro High School is 2,572 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio.
El Dorado High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 80 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Socorro High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 87 |
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| Student Achievement | 81 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 86 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. El Dorado High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Socorro High School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in El Dorado High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.81% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (4.10%), African Americans (3.33%), Asians (0.67%), Two or More Races (0.67%) and Native Americans (0.10%).
At Socorro High School, Hispanics make up 97.12% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (1.63%), Native Americans (0.54%), African Americans (0.27%), Two or More Races (0.19%) and Asians (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, the El Dorado High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 71.05% compared to 84.72% at Socorro High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, El Dorado High School has 504 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 24.00% of student population. Socorro High School has significantly more ELLs at 929 or about 36.12% of student population.
In addition, El Dorado High School has 21.33% bilingual students, 7.19% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.57% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Socorro High School with 34.10% bilingual students, 8.94% gifted and talented students and 12.75% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.33% | 70 |
| Hispanic | 90.81% | 1,907 |
| White | 4.10% | 86 |
| Asian | 0.67% | 14 |
| Native American | 0.10% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,100 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.05% | 1,492 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.00% | 504 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,100 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.27% | 7 |
| Hispanic | 97.12% | 2,498 |
| White | 1.63% | 42 |
| Asian | 0.16% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 0.19% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,572 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.72% | 2,179 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 36.12% | 929 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,572 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.33% | 448 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.19% | 151 |
| Special Education | 12.57% | 264 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.77% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,100 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 34.10% | 877 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.94% | 230 |
| Special Education | 12.75% | 328 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.65% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,572 |
El Dorado High School's 130 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.9 years. Socorro High School's 152 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, El Dorado High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 33 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 27 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 44 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Socorro High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 31 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 45 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.
In both schools, male teachers outnumber the female teachers. El Dorado High School employs 58 male teachers and 72 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 24 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Socorro High School employs 76 male teachers and 76 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.68% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.23% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.08% | 33 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.57% | 27 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.26% | 44 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.20% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 131 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.47% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.14% | 31 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.69% | 45 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.58% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.88% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.23% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 153 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 44.42% | 58 |
| Male Teachers | 55.58% | 73 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 23 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 131 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 49.97% | 76 |
| Male Teachers | 50.10% | 77 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 153 |
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