Is Harrison Schmitt Elementary a good school?

Harrison Schmitt Elementary ranks 220 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Harrison Schmitt Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Harrison Schmitt Elementary?

Students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 29% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Harrison Schmitt Elementary attend?

Students who attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : La Plata Middle High : Silver High

Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Summary:

Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 341 students in grades 1-6. The school is part of the Silver City school district, which is ranked 33 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Harrison Schmitt Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of New Mexico elementary schools, its academic performance is generally below the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 37% in English Language Arts, 23% in Mathematics, and 27% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's student population is diverse, with a high percentage of Hispanic students (over 70%) and a significant proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). Interestingly, the school's performance is similar to or slightly below other elementary schools in the Silver City district, but generally outperforms schools in the neighboring Cobre district.

To improve the academic outcomes at Harrison Schmitt Elementary, the school could consider implementing data-driven, evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions, providing targeted professional development for teachers, and exploring community partnerships and family engagement initiatives. By addressing these areas, the school can work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public 1-6

4042 Hwy 90 SW
Silver City, NM 88061

(575) 956-2170

District: Silver City

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,850

Students who attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	La Plata Middle
High:	Silver High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.4%

White:

29.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrison Schmitt Elementary ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Silver City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Harrison Schmitt Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Silver City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.4%), White (29.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Silver City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary is 12.3, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Silver City School District. (See more...)

Compare Harrison Schmitt Elementary employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Schmitt Elementary is $8,850. 3 elementary schools in the Silver City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrison Schmitt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Schmitt Elementary 220^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Harrison Schmitt Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Silver City:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver City 33^rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	52.98	163^rd	389	58.1%
2006	67.25	110^th	390	71.8%
2007	73.24	81^st	398	79.6%
2008	77.80	65^th	405	84.0%
2009	71.13	98^th	411	76.2%
2010	77.77	71^st	419	83.1%
2011	90.22	29^th	402	92.8%
2012	82.84	45^th	398	88.7%
2013	75.18	88^th	412	78.6%
2014	72.97	92^nd	442	79.2%
2015	49.14	176^th	421	58.2%
2016	48.07	185^th	410	54.9%
2017	49.78	163^rd	374	56.4%
2018	53.23	150^th	383	60.8%
2019	52.53	162^nd	396	59.1%
2022	44.50	193^rd	420	54.0%
2023	37.37	270^th	435	37.9%
2024	43.76	220^th	433	49.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	63.92	95^th	356	73.3%
2019	62.48	103^rd	361	71.5%
2022	52.93	133^rd	410	67.6%
2023	43.64	245^th	426	42.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	53.22	137^th	339	59.6%
2019	53.03	132^nd	343	61.5%
2022	42.01	189^th	395	52.2%
2023	36.95	248^th	390	36.4%
2024	41.15	213^th	393	45.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	43.90	175^th	333	47.4%
2019	45.98	162^nd	337	51.9%
2022	41.37	179^th	392	54.3%
2023	33.62	278^th	414	32.9%
2024	42.40	214^th	410	47.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	53.52	136^th	329	58.7%
2019	48.87	151^st	320	52.8%
2022	37.73	204^th	389	47.6%
2023	25.92	309^th	395	21.8%
2024	36.72	239^th	390	38.7%

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Rank History for White students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	38.79	122^nd	187	34.8%
2019	60.22	77^th	199	61.3%
2022	38.17	213^th	325	34.5%
2023	35.76	268^th	413	35.1%
2024	37.71	174^th	293	40.6%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	319	3	0	225	0	n/a	n/a	547
1991	295	5	0	217	0	n/a	n/a	517
1992	245	4	0	277	0	n/a	n/a	526
1993	205	1	0	233	0	n/a	n/a	439
1994	288	2	0	176	0	n/a	n/a	466
1995	352	2	0	197	2	n/a	n/a	553
1996	352	2	0	197	2	n/a	n/a	553
1997	321	3	1	231	2	n/a	n/a	558
1998	352	5	0	219	4	n/a	n/a	580
1999	319	5	1	257	3	n/a	n/a	585
2000	288	3	1	288	4	n/a	n/a	584
2001	292	4	0	298	8	n/a	n/a	602
2002	231	13	1	289	12	n/a	n/a	546
2003	231	13	1	289	12	n/a	n/a	546
2004	223	11	1	299	8	n/a	n/a	542
2005	240	10	1	314	4	n/a	n/a	569
2006	236	7	1	322	7	n/a	n/a	573
2007	220	3	2	317	6	n/a	n/a	548
2008	210	5	4	309	4	n/a	n/a	532
2009	225	5	4	307	2	n/a	n/a	543
2010	214	3	3	312	2	0	1	535
2011	197	2	0	355	0	1	9	564
2012	189	3	0	381	0	1	7	581
2013	175	5	1	421	1	1	4	608
2014	148	5	1	391	1	1	5	552
2015	120	6	1	380	2	0	6	515
2016	112	4	0	372	1	1	11	501
2017	108	1	0	350	5	1	11	476
2018	90	1	0	367	3	0	8	469
2019	85	0	0	334	3	0	4	426
2020	115	1	2	308	2	0	7	435
2021	102	0	1	268	1	0	5	377
2022	111	0	0	234	0	0	9	354
2023	100	0	0	230	1	0	10	341

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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	547	26.6	20.5	n/a
1991	517	25.3	20.4	n/a
1992	526	28.1	18.7	n/a
1993	439	24.3	18.1	n/a
1994	466	23.5	19.8	n/a
1995	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1996	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1997	558	30.0	18.6	n/a
1998	580	32.0	18.1	n/a
1999	585	33.5	17.5	50.3
2000	584	33.8	17.3	52.2
2001	602	32.3	18.6	59.1
2002	546	31.2	17.5	69.8
2003	546	31.2	17.5	69.8
2004	542	34.1	15.9	68.5
2005	569	34.4	16.5	65.6
2006	573	34.2	16.8	60.4
2007	548	34.0	16.1	64.8
2008	532	32.9	16.2	61.1
2009	543	34.9	15.6	63.4
2010	535	32.8	16.2	70.5
2011	564	34.8	16.1	64.5
2012	581	33.9	17.1	63.9
2013	608	34.7	17.4	63
2014	552	36.5	15.1	63
2015	515	33.0	15.6	61.9
2016	501	31.0	16.1	78.2
2017	476	30.5	15.6	99.8
2018	469	35.0	13.4	100
2019	426	28.0	15.2	99.5
2020	435	29.0	15.0	100
2021	377	26.0	14.5	100
2022	354	26.0	13.6	100
2023	341	27.5	12.3	100

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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	547	26.6	20.5	n/a
1991	517	25.3	20.4	n/a
1992	526	28.1	18.7	n/a
1993	439	24.3	18.1	n/a
1994	466	23.5	19.8	n/a
1995	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1996	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1997	558	30.0	18.6	n/a
1998	580	32.0	18.1	n/a
1999	585	33.5	17.5	50.3
2000	584	33.8	17.3	52.2
2001	602	32.3	18.6	59.1
2002	546	31.2	17.5	69.8
2003	546	31.2	17.5	69.8
2004	542	34.1	15.9	68.5
2005	569	34.4	16.5	65.6
2006	573	34.2	16.8	60.4
2007	548	34.0	16.1	64.8
2008	532	32.9	16.2	61.1
2009	543	34.9	15.6	63.4
2010	535	32.8	16.2	70.5
2011	564	34.8	16.1	64.5
2012	581	33.9	17.1	63.9
2013	608	34.7	17.4	63
2014	552	36.5	15.1	63
2015	515	33.0	15.6	61.9
2016	501	31.0	16.1	78.2
2017	476	30.5	15.6	99.8
2018	469	35.0	13.4	100
2019	426	28.0	15.2	99.5
2020	435	29.0	15.0	100
2021	377	26.0	14.5	100
2022	354	26.0	13.6	100
2023	341	27.5	12.3	100

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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,850

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 270^th of 435 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	50	33.8	16.2%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Silver City)	45	38.7	6.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	31	15.4	15.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver City)	32	26.7	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	43	32.7	10.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)	36	34.7	1.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	30	21.8	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)	27	30.6	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	32	31.4	0.6%
5th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)	37	41.1	4.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	12	29.4	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)	21	39.5	18.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	25	38.3	13.3%
6th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)	34	44.4	10.4%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Schmitt Elementary)	19	46.7	27.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)	29	47.9	18.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	341	20%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	334	230	31.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	100	17.6%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	100%	0.5%

Schools Near Harrison Schmitt Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
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%)	43.8	220^th of 433 public elementary schools	49.2%		37.4	270^th of 435 public elementary schools	37.9%	50	27.0	37.0	23.0	$8,850
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)				$12,088
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%)	78.3	85^th of 433 public elementary schools	80.4%		78.8	87^th of 435 public elementary schools	80.0%	2	59.0	48.0	38.0	$9,483
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%)	62.6	136^th of 433 public elementary schools	68.6%		56.4	176^th of 435 public elementary schools	59.5%	40	31.0	41.0	35.0	$9,874
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Cedar St	Santa Clara	88026	Grant County	Cobre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 537-4011	149	14	10.6	100.0%	9 (6.0%)	1 (0.7%)	139 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.3	312^th of 433 public elementary schools	27.9%		44.3	229^th of 435 public elementary schools	47.4%	83	32.0	31.0	12.0	$14,745
Bayard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Park St	Bayard	88023	Grant County	Cobre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 537-4011	170	19	9.1	100.0%	20 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	213^th of 433 public elementary schools	50.8%		43.4	234^th of 435 public elementary schools	46.2%	21	24.0	44.0	18.0	$14,521
Hurley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carasco Ave	Hurley	88043	Grant County	Cobre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 537-4011	121	10	11.6	100.0%	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.2	75^th of 433 public elementary schools	82.7%		41.4	246^th of 435 public elementary schools	43.4%	171	50.0	64.0	32.0	$14,663

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Schools Near Harrison Schmitt Elementary