Top Rankings
Silver City 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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,273 students in Silver City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Silver City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
9 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
2,273 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Silver City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,504 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
63%
# Black Students
12 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
673 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
30%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
148
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,353 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,353
$14,547
Spending / Student
$15,293
$13,920
Best Silver City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Grades: 1-6
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Grades: 1-6
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Cliff High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Grades: K
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
Rank: #88.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver City School District?
Silver City School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,273 students.
What is the rank of Silver City School District?
Silver City School District is ranked #54 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 City School District?
66% of Silver City School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver City School District?
Silver City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Silver City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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