Needs Improvement
#851 of 864 schools in NM
Sixth Street Elementary
Elementary School · Silver City · Silver City, NM
A Silver City elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 WEST 6TH, Silver City, NM 88061
- Math 22% proficient (2016)
- Reading 27% proficient (2016)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sixth Street Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2013, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sixth Street 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
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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 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.2 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
- #9 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
Sixth Street Elementary is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sixth Street Elementary
Sixth Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver City, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sixth Street Elementary
What grades does Sixth Street Elementary serve?
Sixth Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Sixth Street Elementary?
Sixth Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Street Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixth Street Elementary rank in NM?
Sixth Street Elementary ranks #851 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sixth Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Sixth Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Street Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Sixth Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Sixth Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sixth Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Street Elementary?
43.0% of students at Sixth Street 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
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (575) 956-2150
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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