Summary:
The 88045 zip code area of New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all operated by the Lordsburg Municipal Schools district. While the schools face challenges common to many low-income communities, Lordsburg High School and Dugan-Tarango Middle School have shown some academic strengths, outperforming state averages in certain subjects.
Lordsburg High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking 70 out of 170 New Mexico high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the state average in both Language Arts (36% proficient vs. 38% state) and Science (32% proficient vs. 34% state). 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, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.
The schools in the 88045 zip code serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 55% to 58.71%. This suggests that the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the overall academic performance. However, Dugan-Tarango Middle School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, with its Science proficiency rate (32%) close to the state average (34%), indicating some academic strength in this subject area.
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