Silver Scholars Academy serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Silver Scholars Academy's student population of 65 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silver Scholars Academy is 0.37, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Silver Scholars Academy?
65 students attend Silver Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Silver Scholars Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Scholars Academy?
Silver Scholars Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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 Consolidated Schools School District.
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