Top Rankings
Silver City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,100 students in Silver City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Silver City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
9 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
2,100 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
69%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
27%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,553 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,453
$15,100
Spending / Student
$16,553
$14,450
Best Silver City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Gr: 1-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver City School District?
Silver City School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,100 students.
What is the rank of Silver City School District?
Silver City School District is ranked #46 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City School District?
69% of Silver City School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver City School District?
Silver City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Silver City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,553 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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