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6.2avg / 10

Lordsburg School District

School District · Lordsburg, New Mexico

Students: 425
Teachers (FTE): 31

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

425

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

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Evaluating Lordsburg?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lordsburg as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Central Elementary

7.0/10

Lordsburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Dugan-tarango Middle

6.9/10

Lordsburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lordsburg High

5.6/10

Lordsburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#55 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,358

+$1,387 vs New Mexico median

District size

425 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

The short answer

Lordsburg ranks #55 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Lordsburg's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary (7.0/10), Dugan-tarango Middle (6.9/10), and Lordsburg High (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Lordsburg

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Central Elementary7.0 / 10
2Dugan-tarango Middle6.9 / 10
3Lordsburg High5.6 / 10
4R.v.traylor Elementary5.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lordsburg

Lordsburg is a Lordsburg, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 425 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $20,358 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lordsburg demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Lordsburg students show an average math proficiency of 18.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lordsburg, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency18.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency37.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lordsburg with test data.

Schools in Lordsburg

4 schools

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Lordsburg
Total Enrollment
425
Teachers (FTE)
31
District spending per student
$20,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lordsburg?

Lordsburg has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lordsburg?

The average composite rating for Lordsburg is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lordsburg?

Lordsburg's district-level spending was $20,358 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lordsburg?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lordsburg is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lordsburg?

Central Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lordsburg with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Lordsburg?

Across schools in Lordsburg with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lordsburg compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Lordsburg has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
18.8%
ELA Proficiency
37.6%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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