Summary:
The city of Silver City, New Mexico is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the majority across most campuses. While the district faces significant economic challenges, with all but one school having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there are some standout schools that are worth highlighting.
Jose Barrios Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a relatively diverse student population and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which is better than 4 other elementary schools in the Silver Consolidated Schools district. In contrast, Sixth Street Elementary and Silver High have lower statewide rankings, suggesting more room for improvement.
The Aldo Leopold Charter high school stands out as the highest-ranked school in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking among the top 38 high schools in the state. It has a higher percentage of white students (56%) compared to the other schools, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9. Overall, the schools in Silver City present a mix of strengths and challenges, with opportunities to learn from the successes of the higher-performing campuses and address the needs of the lower-performing ones.
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