Silver City

Summary:

The Silver Consolidated Schools district in New Mexico encompasses 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges.

Among the standout schools in the district, Cliff Elementary and Cliff High consistently rank among the top schools in the state, earning 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively, from SchoolDigger. These schools boast the lowest student-teacher ratios in the district, which may contribute to their strong academic performance. Jose Barrios Elementary also stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New Mexico.

The diverse student population and high economic need across the district highlight the importance of culturally responsive teaching and support services to ensure the success of all students. The variation in student-teacher ratios among the schools suggests that some may have more resources or smaller class sizes, which could impact educational outcomes. Overall, the Silver Consolidated Schools district faces both challenges and strengths, with standout schools leading the way in academic achievement.

District Detail

2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 956-2000

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 119 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,273

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Jose Barrios Elementary	Public	1-6	1625 Little Walnut	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2120	218	16	13.8	100.0%	72 (33.0%)	2 (0.9%)	131 (60.1%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	78.8	87^th of 435 public elementary schools	80.0%		69.5	87^th of 420 public elementary schools	79.3%		47.0	44.0	40.0	$9,483
La Plata Middle	Public	7-8	3500 North Silver St	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2060	344	25	14.0	100.0%	71 (20.6%)	4 (1.2%)	255 (74.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	55.2	88^th of 239 public middle schools	63.2%		46.2	100^th of 232 public middle schools	56.9%	12	45.0	22.0	35.0	$11,347
Silver High	Public	9-12	3200 North Silver St	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2158	638	35	18.0	100.0%	153 (24.0%)	2 (0.3%)	459 (71.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	34.5	98^th of 170 public high schools	42.4%		32.5	100^th of 177 public high schools	43.5%	2	32.0	10.0	33.0	$10,601
Sixth Street Elementary	Public	K	405 West 6th	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2150	134	10	13.0	100.0%	25 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (77.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)	19.0			$12,088
G.W.Stout Elementary	Public	1-6	2601 North Silver St	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2100	317	23	13.7	100.0%	69 (21.8%)	2 (0.6%)	238 (75.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	56.4	176^th of 435 public elementary schools	59.5%		54.2	144^th of 420 public elementary schools	65.7%	32	38.0	31.0	27.0	$9,874
Silver Scholars Academy	Public	PK	600 E 32nd Street	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 956-2140	65	4	16.3	100.0%	13 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (76.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Harrison Schmitt Elementary	Public	1-6	4042 Hwy 90 SW	Silver City	88061	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 956-2170	341	28	12.3	100.0%	100 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	230 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	37.4	270^th of 435 public elementary schools	37.9%		44.5	193^rd of 420 public elementary schools	54.0%	77	30.0	23.0	18.0	$8,850
Cliff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	622 State Hwy 211	Cliff	88028	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 535-2051	111	15	7.6	100.0%	89 (80.2%)	2 (1.8%)	18 (16.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	94.4	34^th of 435 public elementary schools	92.2%		93.3	18^th of 420 public elementary schools	95.7%	16	58.0	58.0	62.0	$8,507
Cliff High	Public	7-12	622 State Hwy 211	Cliff	88028	Grant County	Silver City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 535-2051	105	13	8.4	100.0%	81 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	66.7	45^th of 170 public high schools	73.5%		45.4	73^rd of 177 public high schools	58.8%	28	46.0	25.0	52.0	$17,283

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Aldo Leopold Charter	23.13 mi	1	22^nd
Cobre	29.55 mi	6	82^nd
Lordsburg	43.14 mi	5	99^th

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