Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District

401 W 4th St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 453 students in Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
453 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#69 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
374 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
74 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
26
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,234 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,658 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,234
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,658
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lordsburg Municipal Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District?
Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District?
Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District is ranked #68 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District?
83% of Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District?
Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,658 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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