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La Plata Middle

Summary:

La Plata Middle School is a public middle school located in Silver City, New Mexico, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 344 students. The school is part of the Silver City District, which is ranked 33 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Plata Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 46%, compared to the state average of 39%. Similarly, its Mathematics proficiency rate was 18%, higher than the state's 25%, and its Science proficiency rate was 49%, compared to the state's 36%. The school has also shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as African American, English Language Learner (ELL), and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, ranking in the top quartile of middle schools in the state.

Compared to the nearby Snell Middle school in the Cobre District, La Plata Middle has consistently outperformed its academic proficiency rates. Additionally, La Plata Middle's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 17.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, may contribute to the school's academic success, despite its high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 100%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3500 North Silver St
       Silver City, NM  88061

(575) 956-2060

District: Silver City

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,347 Help


Students who attend La Plata Middle usually attend:

High:    Silver High

Feeder schools for La Plata Middle:

Elementary:    G.W.Stout Elementary
    Harrison Schmitt Elementary
    Jose Barrios Elementary
    Sixth Street Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.7%
White:
19.1%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details La Plata Middle ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.7%), White (19.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Plata Middle is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Plata Middle is $11,347.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Plata Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks La Plata Middle 78th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See La Plata Middle in the ranking list.)

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Silver City:

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


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Rank History for La Plata Middle

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Rank History for all students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.80 60th 157 61.8%
2006 58.82 52nd 156 66.7%
2007 60.13 56th 171 67.3%
2008 58.48 59th 172 65.7%
2009 56.25 59th 178 66.9%
2010 51.16 76th 179 57.5%
2011 41.21 90th 173 48.0%
2012 52.55 75th 178 57.9%
2013 50.83 80th 193 58.5%
2014 64.76 59th 222 73.4%
2015 49.38 86th 207 58.5%
2016 35.53 130th 208 37.5%
2017 34.81 112th 176 36.4%
2018 49.84 81st 186 56.5%
2019 51.78 81st 200 59.5%
2022 46.24 100th 232 56.9%
2023 55.18 88th 239 63.2%
2024 56.19 78th 235 66.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.54 46th 53 13.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.82 9th 69 87.0%
2023 81.91 6th 97 93.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.44 24th 58 58.6%
2023 44.97 39th 100 61.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.50 47th 168 72.0%
2019 63.93 47th 175 73.1%
2022 55.85 68th 223 69.5%
2023 65.56 60th 227 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 68th 156 56.4%
2019 45.80 77th 160 51.9%
2022 43.65 85th 220 61.4%
2023 49.55 88th 213 58.7%
2024 57.12 72nd 217 66.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 31st 52 40.4%
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Rank History for Male students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.07 64th 151 57.6%
2019 55.05 53rd 152 65.1%
2022 44.09 90th 213 57.7%
2023 55.62 86th 221 61.1%
2024 53.37 76th 219 65.3%
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Rank History for African American students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.36 9th 55 83.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.78 72nd 149 51.7%
2019 46.12 65th 150 56.7%
2022 43.13 90th 214 57.9%
2023 55.16 73rd 204 64.2%
2024 48.20 84th 206 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at La Plata Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.81 47th 120 60.8%
2019 60.39 32nd 121 73.6%
2022 34.31 126th 187 32.6%
2023 52.07 94th 229 59.0%
2024 68.97 46th 181 74.6%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for La Plata Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 460 1 0 436 2 n/a n/a 0 899
1991 386 1 4 479 3 n/a n/a 0 873
1992 420 1 5 507 5 n/a n/a 0 938
1993 412 5 6 508 5 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 420 8 9 515 2 n/a n/a 0 954
1995 424 10 3 473 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1996 424 10 3 473 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1997 407 11 8 454 0 n/a n/a 0 880
1998 450 10 1 439 1 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 418 5 1 416 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 402 5 5 418 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 379 6 4 367 5 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 323 9 3 335 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 323 9 3 335 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 286 12 5 356 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 281 15 4 381 5 n/a n/a 0 686
2006 256 11 4 401 3 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 249 10 3 405 5 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 235 6 4 402 9 n/a n/a 0 656
2009 249 8 2 410 9 n/a n/a 0 678
2010 200 4 4 430 2 0 3 0 643
2011 194 6 2 431 3 0 9 0 645
2012 194 7 4 434 2 1 9 0 651
2013 201 5 4 437 2 1 4 0 654
2014 192 3 3 425 2 1 11 0 637
2015 164 2 2 400 1 0 8 0 577
2016 132 6 3 390 5 2 5 0 543
2017 126 4 2 346 5 1 4 0 488
2018 71 1 2 212 5 1 6 0 298
2019 73 2 0 215 3 0 3 0 296
2020 81 4 1 253 6 0 8 0 353
2021 81 2 2 256 6 0 7 0 354
2022 87 4 3 246 1 0 5 0 346
2023 71 4 2 255 2 2 8 0 344
2024 55 4 1 221 1 1 5 0 288

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 La Plata Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 899 50.4 17.8 n/a
1991 873 52.4 16.6 n/a
1992 938 56.3 16.6 n/a
1993 936 56.7 16.5 n/a
1994 954 57.0 16.7 n/a
1995 910 59.5 15.3 n/a
1996 910 59.5 15.3 n/a
1997 880 59.7 14.7 n/a
1998 901 58.7 15.3 n/a
1999 840 58.2 14.4 43.1
2000 833 54.5 15.3 45.4
2001 761 52.3 14.6 48.9
2002 673 47.9 14.1 60.9
2003 673 47.9 14.1 60.9
2004 662 48.9 13.5 59.8
2005 686 49.0 14.0 63
2006 675 48.8 13.8 52.4
2007 672 42.0 16.0 58
2008 656 48.1 13.6 57.6
2009 678 47.0 14.4 57.5
2010 643 49.0 13.1 61.7
2011 645 45.9 14.0 62
2012 651 44.5 14.6 61.8
2013 654 45.0 14.5 61.6
2014 637 45.0 14.1 58.6
2015 577 43.0 13.4 55.8
2016 543 42.0 12.9 91.5
2017 488 38.1 12.7 99.4
2018 298 31.8 9.3 100
2019 296 23.0 12.8 100
2020 353 21.0 16.8 93.5
2021 354 20.5 17.2 100
2022 346 24.0 14.4 100
2023 344 24.5 14.0 100
2024 288 23.5 12.2 48.6

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 La Plata Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 899 50.4 17.8 n/a
1991 873 52.4 16.6 n/a
1992 938 56.3 16.6 n/a
1993 936 56.7 16.5 n/a
1994 954 57.0 16.7 n/a
1995 910 59.5 15.3 n/a
1996 910 59.5 15.3 n/a
1997 880 59.7 14.7 n/a
1998 901 58.7 15.3 n/a
1999 840 58.2 14.4 43.1
2000 833 54.5 15.3 45.4
2001 761 52.3 14.6 48.9
2002 673 47.9 14.1 60.9
2003 673 47.9 14.1 60.9
2004 662 48.9 13.5 59.8
2005 686 49.0 14.0 63
2006 675 48.8 13.8 52.4
2007 672 42.0 16.0 58
2008 656 48.1 13.6 57.6
2009 678 47.0 14.4 57.5
2010 643 49.0 13.1 61.7
2011 645 45.9 14.0 62
2012 651 44.5 14.6 61.8
2013 654 45.0 14.5 61.6
2014 637 45.0 14.1 58.6
2015 577 43.0 13.4 55.8
2016 543 42.0 12.9 91.5
2017 488 38.1 12.7 99.4
2018 298 31.8 9.3 100
2019 296 23.0 12.8 100
2020 353 21.0 16.8 93.5
2021 354 20.5 17.2 100
2022 346 24.0 14.4 100
2023 344 24.5 14.0 100
2024 288 23.5 12.2 48.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Plata Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,347

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Plata Middle

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 81st of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 239 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (La Plata Middle)3733
 4%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3634.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Plata Middle)3423.3
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)3225.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (La Plata Middle)2037.3
 17.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)1936.4
 17.4%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Plata Middle)1117.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)1018.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students296344
 16.2%
African American24
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian02
Hispanic215255
 18.6%
Pacific Islander02
White7371
 2.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at La Plata Middle are 77% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend La Plata Middle usually go on to attend Silver High

La Plata Middle ranks 78th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended La Plata Middle.


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