La Plata Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
3500 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061 · (575) 956-2060 · Part of Silver City Consolidated Schools
Silver City’s School Grade B+ better than 67% of New Mexico school districts
Students
259
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
7–8
What stands out about La Plata Middle
- Small classes: 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Silver City kids: Silver High
On the path
Where Silver City kids come from and go next. The whole path →
Location
Directions ↗3500 North Silver St, Silver City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7123
Grade 8136
Enrollment over time
354’20
346’21
344’22
288’23
259’24
Down 26.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%White 20%Two or more races 2%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about La Plata Middle from Silver City families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.