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 Pebble Hills 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 Pebble Hills High School is 2,949 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.1 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, Pebble Hills High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 87 |
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. Pebble Hills High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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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 Pebble Hills High School, Hispanics make up 86.88% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (6.17%), African Americans (4.04%), Two or More Races (1.49%), Asians (0.71%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
Based on household incomes, El Dorado High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 71.05% compared to 58.83% at Pebble Hills 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. Pebble Hills High School has significantly more ELLs at 544 or about 18.45% 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 Pebble Hills High School with 16.11% bilingual students, 8.61% gifted and talented students and 9.36% 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 | 4.04% | 119 |
| Hispanic | 86.88% | 2,562 |
| White | 6.17% | 182 |
| Asian | 0.71% | 21 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,949 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.83% | 1,735 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.45% | 544 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,949 |
| 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 | 16.11% | 475 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.61% | 254 |
| Special Education | 9.36% | 276 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.61% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,949 |
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. Pebble Hills High School's 162 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.3 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. Pebble Hills High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 53 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 51 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 31 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers.
El Dorado High School has six special education teachers assisted by 23 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Pebble Hills High School has nine special education teachers and 17 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| 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 |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.41% | 15 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.72% | 53 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.24% | 51 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.82% | 31 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.81% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 163 |
| 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 |
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| Female Teachers | 50.12% | 82 |
| Male Teachers | 49.88% | 81 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 163 |
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