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SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
9
Schools
2,273
Students
$14,901
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.4%
Graduation Rate
-4.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,273 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,901 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLIFF ELEMENTARYPK–06111
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY01–06317
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY01–06341
JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY01–06218
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARYKG–KG134
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LA PLATA MIDDLE07–08344
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLIFF HIGH07–12105
SILVER HIGH09–12638
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMYPK–PK65
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,901Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
12%
State
68.9%
Local (property tax)
12.4%
Federal
18.7%

State funding accounts for 69% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
2,273
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.4%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,273 students.
What is the graduation rate for SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 82.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?
SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $14,901 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
100% of students in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
No, SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serve?
SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.