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Silver Consolidated Schools

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2810 N. Swan St.
Silver City, NM 88061
Grant County
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PH: (505) 956-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3324 students
  • 9 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 41% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 32% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female76%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learners43%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities81%
English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learners43%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female72%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learners56%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners61%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female42%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female41%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners35%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners28%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female29%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners24%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female27%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners20%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities12%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female28%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female36%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities18%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female18%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities5%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female27%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities2%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female58%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners22%

ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners11%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female44%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners6%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners60%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female30%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners40%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic53%54%
White, not Hispanic44%31%
Black, not Hispanic1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,390$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%53%
Student and staff support14%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures20%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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