Lordsburg School District
School District · Lordsburg, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,358
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,358
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
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.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary
Lordsburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dugan-tarango Middle
Lordsburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lordsburg High
Lordsburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Dugan-tarango Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lordsburg High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | R.v.traylor Elementary | 5.3 / 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. The district invests $20,358 per student annually.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lordsburg with test data.
Schools in Lordsburg
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Lordsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg spends $20,358 per student per year.
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%
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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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