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Aldo Leopold Charter

Summary:

Aldo Leopold Charter is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 with 182 students in Silver City, New Mexico. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic proficiency and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of New Mexico high schools.

Aldo Leopold Charter has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with 68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 31% in Mathematics, and 67% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.0% to 81.0% over the past few years. Notably, Aldo Leopold Charter has shown exceptional performance across different student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 30 New Mexico high schools for special education students, 12th out of 159 for male students, and 35th out of 154 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Aldo Leopold Charter is located in close proximity to two other high schools, Cobre High and Silver High, which are part of the Cobre and Silver City school districts, respectively. While Aldo Leopold Charter consistently outperforms these nearby schools, further investigation into the factors contributing to its success could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to improve their own performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 410 W 10th St
       Silver City, NM  88061

(575) 538-2547

District: Aldo Leopold Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,523 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.2%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aldo Leopold Charter ranks better than 87.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aldo Leopold Charter ranks better than 88.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aldo Leopold Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), Hispanic (37.8%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Charter is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aldo Leopold Charter is $24,523.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aldo Leopold Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Aldo Leopold Charter 30th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Aldo Leopold Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aldo Leopold Charter 22nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Aldo Leopold Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aldo Leopold Charter 13th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aldo Leopold Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 77.15 36th 222 83.8%
2015 78.07 27th 207 87.0%
2016 58.03 65th 208 68.8%
2017 56.67 62nd 176 64.8%
2018 51.98 75th 186 59.7%
2019 59.89 64th 200 68.0%
2022 73.22 44th 232 81.0%
2023 76.65 51st 239 78.7%
2024 85.46 30th 235 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.95 7th 54 87.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.05 17th 168 89.9%
2019 66.76 37th 175 78.9%
2022 73.36 28th 223 87.4%
2023 70.76 48th 227 78.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.03 28th 156 82.1%
2019 64.62 42nd 160 73.8%
2022 84.77 21st 220 90.5%
2023 73.94 46th 213 78.4%
2024 87.14 25th 217 88.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.15 24th 213 88.7%
2023 77.45 47th 221 78.7%
2024 80.51 29th 219 86.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 48th 149 67.8%
2022 99.98 2nd 214 99.1%
2023 52.02 78th 204 61.8%
2024 78.25 26th 206 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.02 65th 120 45.8%
2019 44.43 62nd 121 48.8%
2022 53.99 80th 187 57.2%
2023 69.87 59th 229 74.2%
2024 81.12 29th 181 84.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aldo Leopold Charter

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Rank History for all high school students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 52.10 78th 177 55.9%
2014 67.60 52nd 198 73.7%
2015 92.85 5th 193 97.4%
2016 88.62 11th 185 94.1%
2017 91.20 12th 158 92.4%
2018 78.71 29th 182 84.1%
2019 87.06 18th 181 90.1%
2022 77.63 32nd 177 81.9%
2023 76.65 38th 170 77.6%
2024 85.95 22nd 190 88.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.95 3rd 30 90.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.24 14th 164 91.5%
2019 90.68 10th 161 93.8%
2022 96.18 7th 154 95.5%
2023 70.76 26th 157 83.4%
2024 66.11 35th 154 77.3%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.79 12th 24 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.94 31st 145 78.6%
2022 94.30 8th 157 94.9%
2023 73.94 32nd 143 77.6%
2024 69.77 39th 153 74.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.97 18th 143 87.4%
2019 78.39 29th 151 80.8%
2022 73.79 38th 159 76.1%
2023 77.45 33rd 146 77.4%
2024 91.31 12th 159 92.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.95 50th 150 66.7%
2023 52.02 46th 132 65.2%
2024 55.32 44th 142 69.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Aldo Leopold Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.86 34th 115 70.4%
2019 78.88 21st 109 80.7%
2022 69.71 32nd 133 75.9%
2023 69.87 40th 157 74.5%
2024 82.18 22nd 155 85.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Aldo Leopold Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 56 2 1 39 2 0 0 0 100
2012 75 1 0 38 2 0 0 0 116
2013 58 1 0 23 0 0 2 0 84
2014 87 1 0 54 0 0 2 0 144
2015 94 2 0 49 0 0 1 0 146
2016 90 1 0 44 0 0 1 0 136
2017 103 2 0 57 0 0 0 0 162
2018 112 1 1 44 0 0 4 0 162
2019 121 1 1 48 2 0 4 0 177
2020 112 1 1 55 0 0 3 0 172
2021 101 1 2 61 0 0 2 0 167
2022 108 1 2 56 0 0 2 0 169
2023 102 0 3 73 0 0 4 0 182
2024 114 1 3 74 0 0 4 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aldo Leopold Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 100 8.3 12.0 24
2012 116 8.4 13.7 30.2
2013 84 8.4 9.9 29.8
2014 144 8.6 16.6 41
2015 146 10.0 14.6 48.6
2016 136 10.0 13.6 38.2
2017 162 13.5 11.9 53.1
2018 162 16.2 9.9 58
2019 177 14.8 11.9 55.9
2020 172 16.0 10.7 55.8
2021 167 16.4 10.1 55.7
2022 169 16.8 10.0 62.7
2023 182 16.5 10.9 57.1
2024 196 17.7 11.0 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aldo Leopold Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 100 8.3 12.0 24
2012 116 8.4 13.7 30.2
2013 84 8.4 9.9 29.8
2014 144 8.6 16.6 41
2015 146 10.0 14.6 48.6
2016 136 10.0 13.6 38.2
2017 162 13.5 11.9 53.1
2018 162 16.2 9.9 58
2019 177 14.8 11.9 55.9
2020 172 16.0 10.7 55.8
2021 167 16.4 10.1 55.7
2022 169 16.8 10.0 62.7
2023 182 16.5 10.9 57.1
2024 196 17.7 11.0 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aldo Leopold Charter

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $24,523

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aldo Leopold Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 239 Middle schools
 10.7%
Ranks 18th of 181 High schoolsRanks 38th of 170 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Aldo Leopold Charter)4746.7
 0.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Aldo Leopold Charter)3365.6
 32.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aldo Leopold Charter)1918.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Aldo Leopold Charter)3570.8
 35.8%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aldo Leopold Charter)1933.3
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (Aldo Leopold Charter)7052.4
 17.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Aldo Leopold Charter)8068.2
 11.8%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students177182
 2.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic4873
 52.1%
Pacific Islander00
White121102
 15.7%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%57.1%
 1.2%

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Aldo Leopold Charter ranks 22nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Aldo Leopold Charter.

Students at Aldo Leopold Charter are 58% White, 38% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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