Silver Consolidated Schools School District

2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Silver Consolidated Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,306 students in Silver Consolidated Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Silver Consolidated Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
9 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
2,306 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Silver Consolidated Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#66 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,491 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
62%
# Black Students
12 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
715 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
59
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
176
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,162
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,074
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Silver Consolidated Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Silver Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Grades: 1-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Cliff Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Cliff High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Sixth Street Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Grades: K
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
La Plata Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 30%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
G.w.stout Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Grades: 1-6
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Silver High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Grades: PK
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silver Consolidated Schools School District?
Silver Consolidated Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,306 students.
What is the rank of Silver Consolidated Schools School District?
Silver Consolidated Schools School District is ranked #18 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Consolidated Schools School District?
65% of Silver Consolidated Schools School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Consolidated Schools School District?
Silver Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Silver Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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