Very Good
#206 of 864 schools in NM
Top 24% in state
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Heights Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southern Heights Elementary 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobbs), 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
$65,394
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Booker T. Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Murray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Will Rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hobbs
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Heights Elementary is listed in HOBBS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Heights Elementary
Southern Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of Hobbs, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Heights Elementary
What grades does Southern Heights Elementary serve?
Southern Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary?
Southern Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Heights Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Heights Elementary rank in NM?
Southern Heights Elementary ranks #206 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Southern Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Southern Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Heights Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southern Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Southern Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southern Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Heights Elementary?
44.5% of students at Southern Heights Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (575) 433-1900
- Area population (ZIP 88240)
- 41,612
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 88240; 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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