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#281 of 864 schools in NM
Top 32% in state
Dugan-tarango Middle
Middle School · Lordsburg · Lordsburg, NM
A Lordsburg middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1352 HARDIN STREET, Lordsburg, NM 88045
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dugan-tarango Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dugan-tarango Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lordsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,600
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lordsburg
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dugan-tarango Middle is listed in LORDSBURG; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dugan-tarango Middle
Dugan-tarango Middle is a public middle school in Lordsburg, NM, part of Lordsburg, serving approximately 56 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dugan-tarango Middle
What grades does Dugan-tarango Middle serve?
Dugan-tarango Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Dugan-tarango Middle?
Dugan-tarango Middle has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dugan-tarango Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dugan-tarango Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dugan-tarango Middle rank in NM?
Dugan-tarango Middle ranks #281 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Dugan-tarango Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dugan-tarango Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dugan-tarango Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dugan-tarango Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dugan-tarango Middle a charter school?
No, Dugan-tarango Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dugan-tarango Middle a Title I school?
No, Dugan-tarango Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dugan-tarango Middle?
64.3% of students at Dugan-tarango Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (575) 542-9806
- Area population (ZIP 88045)
- 3,320
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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