D−
La Plata Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
3500 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061 · (575) 956-2060 · Part of Silver City Consolidated Schools
Students
259
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
7–8
What stands out about La Plata Middle
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.8% since 2020
- Next stop for Buckhorn kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where Buckhorn kids come from and go next.
64 middle schoolsDepends on your address
7–8La Plata MiddleYou are here
122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
Directions ↗
3500 North Silver St, Silver City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7123
Grade 8136
Enrollment over time
354’20
346’21
344’22
288’23
259’24
Down 26.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%White 20%Two or more races 2%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.