Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Silver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Silver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver High School is 0.40, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver High School?
The graduation rate of Silver High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Silver High School?
645 students attend Silver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Silver High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver High School?
Silver High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver High School offer ?
Silver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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