For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 460 students in Silver City, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Silver City, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter and La Plata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver City, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Silver City, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Silver City, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Silver City, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter and La Plata Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Silver City?
2 public middle schools are located in Silver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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