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Harrison Schmitt Elementary School

4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 341 students in grades 1-6, Harrison Schmitt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harrison Schmitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
341 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#305 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Schmitt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Schmitt Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary School?
341 students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Schmitt Elementary School?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison Schmitt Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Harrison Schmitt Elementary School part of?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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