Excellent
#87 of 864 schools in NM
Top 10% in state
Aldo Leopold Charter
High School · Aldo Leopold Charter · Silver City, NM
A charter high school in Silver City, NM where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 W 10TH ST, Silver City, NM 88061
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Aldo Leopold Charter score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aldo Leopold Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,099
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aldo Leopold Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aldo Leopold Charter is listed in ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aldo Leopold Charter
Aldo Leopold Charter is a public high school in Silver City, NM, part of Aldo Leopold Charter, serving approximately 196 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aldo Leopold Charter
What grades does Aldo Leopold Charter serve?
Aldo Leopold Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Aldo Leopold Charter?
Aldo Leopold Charter has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Charter is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aldo Leopold Charter rank in NM?
Aldo Leopold Charter ranks #87 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Aldo Leopold Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Aldo Leopold Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aldo Leopold Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aldo Leopold Charter has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Aldo Leopold Charter a charter school?
Yes, Aldo Leopold Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aldo Leopold Charter a Title I school?
No, Aldo Leopold Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aldo Leopold Charter?
40.8% of students at Aldo Leopold Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (575) 538-2547
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 88061)
- 17,546
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88061; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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