Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Silver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Silver High School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silver High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
72%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver High School?
The graduation rate of Silver High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Silver High School?
631 students attend Silver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Silver High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver High School?
Silver High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver High School offer ?
Silver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver High School part of?
Silver High School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/27/2010
New administration. Lost some of the best teachers. Seems to be going downhill fast.
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