How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Silver Consolidated Schools | Taos Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Silver City, New Mexico | Taos, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 2,273 | 2,267 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Silver Consolidated Schools | Taos Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,057 | $17,919 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 68.9% | 66.1% |
| Local Revenue | 12.4% | 18.1% |
Silver Consolidated Schools
Federal State Local
Taos Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Silver Consolidated Schools | Taos Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.0% | 19.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.5% | 66.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 10.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 95.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Silver Consolidated Schools | Taos Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 268.3:1 | 335.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.6% | 47.8% |
School Types
Silver Consolidated Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Taos Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.