publicmiddleGrade 7-8

La Plata Middle

3500 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061, United States

+1 (575) 956-2060

http://www.silverschools.org

2.8

Overall Rating

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La Plata Middle Overview

About This School

La Plata Middle is a public middle in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 259 students in grades 7-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 35% in ELA and 20% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 22 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,301. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at La Plata Middle are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup of the school is 76% Hispanic, 20% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

259

Total Students

Grade 7-8

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts35%

Mathematics20%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-8

County

Grant County

Students per Counselor

259:1

La Plata Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

35%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 34%

20%

Mathematics

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

259

Students per Counselor

La Plata Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,301

City Avg: $66,826

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor259:1

La Plata Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

49.42%

Male

50.58%

Female

Total Enrollment: 259 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White19.69%

Hispanic76.06%

Asian0.39%

Black1.16%

Two or More Races2.32%

Native American0.39%

La Plata Middle Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About La Plata Middle

Q: What is La Plata Middle?

A: La Plata Middle is a middle public located in Silver City.

Q: How many students attend La Plata Middle?

A: La Plata Middle has approximately 259 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about La Plata Middle

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About La Plata Middle - Silver City, NM

Quick Facts about La Plata Middle
School Name	La Plata Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-8
Location	3500 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061, Silver City, NM
County	Grant County
Phone	+1 (575) 956-2060
Total Students	259
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	2.8/10
ELA Proficiency	35%
Math Proficiency	20%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata Middle

What is La Plata Middle?

La Plata Middle is a middle public located in Silver City.

How many students attend La Plata Middle?

La Plata Middle has approximately 259 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle is 11:1.

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