Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Southern Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Heights Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Southern Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Heights Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary School?
371 students attend Southern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southern Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Heights Elementary School?
Southern Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Southern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
