Below Average
#741 of 864 schools in NM
Silver High
High School · Silver City · Silver City, NM
A Silver City high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 NORTH SILVER ST, Silver City, NM 88061
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Silver High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Silver High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo Leopold CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Cliff HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #7 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
Silver High is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver High
Silver High is a public high school in Silver City, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver High
What grades does Silver High serve?
Silver High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Silver High?
Silver High has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver High rank in NM?
Silver High ranks #741 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Silver High's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Silver High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Silver High a charter school?
No, Silver High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver High a Title I school?
No, Silver High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver High?
43.6% of students at Silver High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (575) 956-2158
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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