Serving 82 students in grades 3-4, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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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
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
63%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
12%
19%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
85%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 13:1.
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 School District.
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