For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 526 students in 88061, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 88061, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter and La Plata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 88061 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88061, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88061, NM Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
La Plata Middle School
Magnet 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
| 344 students
88061, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 88061, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 88061, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter and La Plata Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88061?
2 public middle schools are located in 88061.
What is the racial composition of students in 88061?
88061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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