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#595 of 864 schools in NM
Silver Scholars Academy
School · Silver City · Silver City, NM
A Silver City school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
600 E 32ND STREET, Silver City, NM 88061
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Silver Scholars Academy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Cliff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 101 | 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
- #6 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 Scholars Academy is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Scholars Academy
Silver Scholars Academy is a public school in Silver City, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 864 schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Scholars Academy
What grades does Silver Scholars Academy serve?
Silver Scholars Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Silver Scholars Academy?
Silver Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Scholars Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Scholars Academy rank in NM?
Silver Scholars Academy ranks #595 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Silver Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Silver Scholars Academy a charter school?
No, Silver Scholars Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Silver Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Scholars Academy?
50.0% of students at Silver Scholars Academy 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Phone
- (575) 956-2140
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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