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Socorro ISD Superintendent Recognized for Leadership and Academic Success

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James Vasquez, the Superintendent of Socorro Independent School District, has been honored in the National School Public Relations Association's annual list of Superintendents to Watch for the 2025-26 school year. This recognition highlights outstanding leadership among superintendents in their first five years of service. Under Vasquez's leadership, Socorro ISD has also achieved the highest scores in the El Paso region according to the Texas Education Agency's 2024-2025 Academic Performance Report. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the entire district, including school board members, teachers, and students, in striving for academic excellence.

Key Details: • James Vasquez recognized in NSPRA's Superintendents to Watch list for 2025-26. • Socorro ISD achieved the highest scores in the El Paso region for STAAR and End-of-Course performance. • Visit www.sisd.net/highestscoringdistrict for more information on Socorro ISD's achievements.

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