Very Good
#206 of 864 schools in NM
Top 24% in state
Southern Heights Elementary
Elementary School · HOBBS
101 EAST TEXAS, Hobbs, NM 88240
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#206 of 864
In Hobbs
#7 of 18
public schools
In district
#7 of 18
HOBBS
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Southern Heights Elementary
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About Southern Heights Elementary
Southern Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of HOBBS. Southern Heights Elementary serves approximately 445 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Southern Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Southern Heights Elementary show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.8
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Southern Heights Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southern Heights Elementary — Students at Southern Heights Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Southern Heights Elementary Compares
See how Southern Heights Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
101 EAST TEXAS, Hobbs, NM 88240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southern Heights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORONADO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hobbs, see our Hobbs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| EDISON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| MURRAY ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| HOBBS HIGH Hobbs | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH Hobbs | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SANGER ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.4 mi | 7.4 |
| ST HELENA SCHOOL OF HOBBS, INC. Hobbs | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
| HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 3.0 mi | 8.1 |
| MILLS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 3.1 mi | 8.1 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Hobbs | 7.3 mi | — |
| JUNCTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hobbs | 10.3 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,394
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
Population
41,612
College Educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
30.1
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| TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE Tularosa, NM | 7.3 |
| A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY Tijeras, NM | 7.2 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (575) 433-1900
Resources & Links
District
HOBBS- District Enrollment
- 10,226
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,294
- District Rank
- #7 of 18
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