- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silver City, NM
La Plata Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Plata Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350243000563
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Plata Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Silver City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Plata Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Plata Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Silver City, NM.
School address
District: Silver Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350243000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
La Plata Middle shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 350243000563 · Silver City, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver High (618 students)
La Plata Middle shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Plata Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver High
Silver High
618 students
- Harrison Schmi
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
337 students
- G.W.Stout Elem
G.W.Stout Elementary
334 students
- This school
La Plata Middle
259 students
- Jose Barrios E 199
Jose Barrios Elementary
199 students
- Sixth Street E 123
Sixth Street Elementary
123 students
What this shows La Plata Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Plata Middle compares
La Plata Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 23% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 19.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, La Plata Middle is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Silver Consolidated Schools reports $16,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Plata Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Schmitt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.W.Stout Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jose Barrios Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Plata Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Plata Middle
How many students attend La Plata Middle?
La Plata Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silver City, NM. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Plata Middle is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Plata Middle?
100.0% of students at La Plata Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Plata Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Plata Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Silver City, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Plata Middle?
La Plata Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Plata Middle rank among public schools in Silver City?
By Resource Investment Index, La Plata Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Silver City, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Silver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Consolidated Schools?
Besides La Plata Middle, Silver Consolidated Schools also operates Silver High (618 students), Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students), and G.W.Stout Elementary (334 students). See the Silver Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.