Aldo Leopold Charter School District

410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Aldo Leopold Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 students in Aldo Leopold Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Aldo Leopold Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
201 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Aldo Leopold Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#24 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
27%
24%
60-64%
34%
70-79%
33%
(19-20)
≥80%
77%
(2022-23)
25.3%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.56

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
38%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
2%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

% White
51%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,945 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$6,038 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,713 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,294
$19,444
Spending / Student
$16,945
$18,398

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Best Aldo Leopold Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District is ranked #23 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
51% of Aldo Leopold Charter School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Aldo Leopold Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,945 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 27% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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