Serving 82 students in grades 3-4,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
82 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District.
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