Silver City School District
School District · Silver City, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Silver City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Silver City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jose Barrios Elementary
Silver City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cliff Elementary
Cliff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#76 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,057
$2,914 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,251 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Silver City ranks #76 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Silver City's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jose Barrios Elementary (7.3/10), Cliff Elementary (6.8/10), and La Plata Middle (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Silver City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Silver City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Barrios Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cliff Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | La Plata Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | G.w.stout Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Cliff High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Silver High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Harrison Schmitt Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Sixth Street Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Silver City
Silver City is a Silver City, New Mexico school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,251 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $16,057 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Silver City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jose Barrios Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Silver City students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Silver City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Silver City with test data.
Schools in Silver City
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Silver City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Silver City?
Silver City has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Silver City?
The average composite rating for Silver City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Silver City?
Silver City spends $16,057 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Silver City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Silver City is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Silver City?
Jose Barrios Elementary is the highest-rated school in Silver City with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Silver City?
Across schools in Silver City with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Silver City compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Silver City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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