Silver Scholars Academy

Silver Scholars Academy serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Silver Scholars Academy's student population of 38 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Silver Scholars Academy is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
11%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Scholars Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Silver Scholars Academy?
38 students attend Silver Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Silver Scholars Academy students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Scholars Academy?
Silver Scholars Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Scholars Academy offer ?
Silver Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Silver Scholars Academy part of?
Silver Scholars Academy is part of Silver City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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