Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Heights Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southern Heights Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
3%
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary School?
366 students attend Southern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southern Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Heights Elementary School?
Southern Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Southern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Heights Elementary School part of?
Southern Heights Elementary School is part of Hobbs Municipal Schools School District.
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