For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 403 students in Lordsburg 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
403 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lordsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.7%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
85%
63%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
12%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,744 is higher than the state median of $15,117. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,469 is higher than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,744
$15,117
Spending / Student
$25,469
$14,466
Best Lordsburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District is ranked #118 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg School District?
85% of Lordsburg School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Lordsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,469 is higher than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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