Summary:
The city of Silver City, New Mexico is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The Silver City school district is ranked 33 out of 119 districts in the state and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a relatively high-performing district.
Within the district, a few standout schools emerge. Jose Barrios Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in New Mexico, with a 4-star rating and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools. Similarly, Aldo Leopold Charter is a public charter high school ranked among the top 15% of high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Science, and SAT English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals a wide range in school performance within the district. While the standout schools excel, Harrison Schmitt Elementary and Sixth Street Elementary have lower proficiency rates and rankings. Additionally, the high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients across most schools suggests a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district, and the student-teacher ratio data indicates that the smaller charter school has a more favorable ratio compared to the larger traditional public schools.
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