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 27% (versus the 34% 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
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
453 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
74 Students
67,116 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
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
24,024
# 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 $14,531. 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 $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,234
$14,531
Spending / Student
$22,658
$13,905
Best Lordsburg Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Grades: 9-12
| 126 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 #127 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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