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Southern Heights Elementary

Summary:

Southern Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving 371 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hobbs school district, which is ranked 74 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Heights Elementary consistently underperforms the Hobbs district and the state of New Mexico in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34% in Hobbs and 39% statewide. In Mathematics, 26% of students were proficient or better, compared to 23% in Hobbs and 25% statewide. The school also struggles with lower rankings for female, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, as well as for English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, Southern Heights has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Coronado Elementary, Mills Elementary, and Broadmoor Elementary generally outperform Southern Heights Elementary in test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Southern Heights may be unique to the school. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance does not seem to benefit from this, indicating that other factors, such as teaching quality and school resources, may be more influential. To improve student outcomes, Southern Heights Elementary may need to focus on enhancing curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted interventions for struggling students, as well as addressing the unique challenges faced by its predominantly low-income student population.


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Public PK, KG-5

 101 East Texas
       Hobbs, NM  88240

(575) 433-1900

District: Hobbs

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,446 Help


Students who attend Southern Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heizer Middle School
High:    Hobbs High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
7.5%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Southern Heights Elementary ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Hobbs School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.3%), White (7.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hobbs School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Heights Elementary is 14.9, which is the 6th best among 13 elementary schools in the Hobbs School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Heights Elementary is $7,446. 7 elementary schools in the Hobbs School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Heights Elementary 286th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Southern Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hobbs:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbs 74th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.84 337th 389 13.4%
2006 44.46 228th 390 41.5%
2007 35.02 262nd 398 34.2%
2008 25.95 331st 405 18.3%
2009 10.23 393rd 411 4.4%
2010 6.98 413th 419 1.4%
2011 6.84 394th 402 2.0%
2012 5.50 395th 398 0.8%
2013 11.51 395th 412 4.1%
2014 25.49 361st 442 18.3%
2015 20.12 377th 421 10.5%
2016 21.01 355th 410 13.4%
2017 15.80 335th 374 10.4%
2018 26.54 290th 383 24.3%
2019 32.92 261st 396 34.1%
2022 27.71 290th 420 31.0%
2023 36.10 281st 435 35.4%
2024 31.74 286th 433 33.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.36 46th 83 44.6%
2019 44.75 53rd 98 45.9%
2022 26.87 170th 203 16.3%
2023 51.75 98th 191 48.7%
2024 38.52 119th 166 28.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.48 91st 132 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 242nd 356 32.0%
2019 30.31 268th 361 25.8%
2022 32.23 247th 410 39.8%
2023 41.88 252nd 426 40.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 256th 339 24.5%
2019 39.30 202nd 343 41.1%
2022 21.90 296th 395 25.1%
2023 25.73 308th 390 21.0%
2024 28.69 289th 393 26.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.50 286th 333 14.1%
2019 22.33 282nd 337 16.3%
2022 44.95 162nd 392 58.7%
2023 40.17 238th 414 42.5%
2024 33.08 271st 410 33.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 227th 329 31.0%
2019 38.43 197th 320 38.4%
2022 29.22 251st 389 35.5%
2023 41.29 240th 395 39.2%
2024 35.98 243rd 390 37.7%
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Rank History for White students at Southern Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.99 239th 325 26.5%
2023 32.45 289th 413 30.0%
2024 11.08 280th 293 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Southern Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 148 52 0 345 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 145 49 0 366 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 128 64 0 401 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 115 49 0 463 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 101 57 0 479 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 85 44 1 412 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 85 44 1 412 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 85 39 0 403 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 88 38 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 84 33 0 424 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 74 27 0 400 3 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 66 17 0 378 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 53 19 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 53 19 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 48 25 0 396 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 51 18 0 363 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 51 36 0 356 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 54 36 0 359 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 47 31 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 54 29 0 430 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 50 23 0 400 0 0 0 0 473
2011 52 16 0 397 1 0 1 0 467
2012 34 13 0 420 1 0 0 0 468
2013 19 9 0 341 2 0 0 0 371
2014 27 13 0 399 3 0 0 0 442
2015 26 9 0 458 3 0 0 0 496
2016 37 12 0 477 2 1 0 0 529
2017 38 14 0 416 2 1 0 0 471
2018 37 10 0 392 2 3 0 0 444
2019 34 10 1 371 3 0 1 0 420
2020 27 8 1 386 4 0 1 0 427
2021 28 10 0 327 3 0 1 0 369
2022 23 8 0 334 0 0 1 0 366
2023 28 6 0 335 0 0 2 0 371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 546 22.7 24.0 n/a
1991 562 22.1 25.4 n/a
1992 595 25.8 23.0 n/a
1993 629 26.4 23.8 n/a
1994 638 28.5 22.4 n/a
1995 542 27.1 20.0 n/a
1996 542 27.1 20.0 n/a
1997 528 28.3 18.7 n/a
1998 540 26.7 20.2 n/a
1999 541 27.7 19.5 92.2
2000 504 27.5 18.3 91.9
2001 461 30.3 15.2 84.6
2002 448 29.8 15.0 86.6
2003 448 29.8 15.0 86.6
2004 470 28.4 16.5 91.7
2005 432 30.3 14.3 97.9
2006 443 31.0 14.3 80.6
2007 449 30.0 15.0 85.7
2008 457 31.1 14.7 52.7
2009 513 33.3 15.4 84.6
2010 473 31.1 15.1 91.8
2011 467 29.7 15.6 90.4
2012 468 27.9 16.7 90.8
2013 371 24.5 15.1 94.3
2014 442 26.8 16.4 80.3
2015 496 27.0 18.3 79.6
2016 529 29.0 18.2 89
2017 471 27.5 17.0 85.4
2018 444 26.1 17.0 90.3
2019 420 26.2 16.0 73.6
2020 427 26.2 16.2 67.7
2021 369 24.2 15.2 99.2
2022 366 24.7 14.7 99.2
2023 371 24.7 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southern Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 546 22.7 24.0 n/a
1991 562 22.1 25.4 n/a
1992 595 25.8 23.0 n/a
1993 629 26.4 23.8 n/a
1994 638 28.5 22.4 n/a
1995 542 27.1 20.0 n/a
1996 542 27.1 20.0 n/a
1997 528 28.3 18.7 n/a
1998 540 26.7 20.2 n/a
1999 541 27.7 19.5 92.2
2000 504 27.5 18.3 91.9
2001 461 30.3 15.2 84.6
2002 448 29.8 15.0 86.6
2003 448 29.8 15.0 86.6
2004 470 28.4 16.5 91.7
2005 432 30.3 14.3 97.9
2006 443 31.0 14.3 80.6
2007 449 30.0 15.0 85.7
2008 457 31.1 14.7 52.7
2009 513 33.3 15.4 84.6
2010 473 31.1 15.1 91.8
2011 467 29.7 15.6 90.4
2012 468 27.9 16.7 90.8
2013 371 24.5 15.1 94.3
2014 442 26.8 16.4 80.3
2015 496 27.0 18.3 79.6
2016 529 29.0 18.2 89
2017 471 27.5 17.0 85.4
2018 444 26.1 17.0 90.3
2019 420 26.2 16.0 73.6
2020 427 26.2 16.2 67.7
2021 369 24.2 15.2 99.2
2022 366 24.7 14.7 99.2
2023 371 24.7 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Heights Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,446

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Heights Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 435 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Southern Heights Elementary)2631.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Hobbs)3133
 2%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Heights Elementary)3121.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hobbs)3923.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Southern Heights Elementary)2829.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs)3937.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Heights Elementary)2829.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs)2828.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Southern Heights Elementary)239.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs)3528.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Heights Elementary)69.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs)2632.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420371
 11.7%
African American106
 40%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic371335
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3428
 17.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%100%
 26.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Heights Elementary

Students who attend Southern Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heizer Middle School
High : Hobbs High

Students at Southern Heights Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% African American.

Southern Heights Elementary ranks 286th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Southern Heights Elementary.


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