Below Average
#794 of 864 schools in NM
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
Elementary School · Silver City · Silver City, NM
A Silver City elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4042 HWY. 90 SW, Silver City, NM 88061
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrison Schmitt Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Jose Barrios ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–6 | 2.2 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Guadalupe Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| G.w.stout ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–6 | 3.0 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Silver City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Schmitt Elementary is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Schmitt Elementary
Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver City, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 333 students in grades 1st-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Schmitt Elementary
What grades does Harrison Schmitt Elementary serve?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Schmitt Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Schmitt Elementary rank in NM?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary ranks #794 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Harrison Schmitt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Schmitt Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harrison Schmitt Elementary a charter school?
No, Harrison Schmitt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Schmitt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harrison Schmitt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
53.5% of students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (575) 956-2170
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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