Summary:
The city of Lordsburg, New Mexico is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lordsburg Municipal Schools district. While the district as a whole ranks 99 out of 119 in the state, Lordsburg High School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 70 out of 170 New Mexico high schools with a 3-star rating. In contrast, R.V. Traylor Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 118 out of 396 New Mexico elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 409 out of 435 in 2022-2023.
The schools in Lordsburg serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with the percentage of white students ranging from 11.19% to 22.37%, and very low representation of other racial groups. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates are high across all schools, ranging from 55% to 58.71%, indicating a significant proportion of students from low-income families. This raises questions about the availability of resources, support, and opportunities for these students to achieve academic success.
While Dugan-Tarango Middle and Central Elementary have maintained relatively consistent rankings in the middle school category, the overall performance of the Lordsburg school district suggests room for improvement, with targeted interventions and support needed to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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