For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 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 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
345 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lordsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
62%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
44 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
13%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
23
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,568 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,751 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM

Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM

Revenue / Student
$26,568
$14,757

Spending / Student
$29,751
$14,122

Best Lordsburg School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District is ranked #126 out of 143 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 School District?
87% of Lordsburg School District students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lordsburg School District?
Lordsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Lordsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,751 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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