LA PLATA MIDDLE
344 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
La Plata Middle School, located at 3500 North Silver St. in Silver City, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Silver City Consolidated School District. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the adolescent years. As a community-centered school, it strives to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student engagement and participation in extracurricular activities.
The school operates under the philosophy of supporting the diverse needs of the local Silver City community. By leveraging its resources and staff, La Plata Middle School emphasizes the importance of communication between educators, families, and students to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. While the school’s digital presence on the Edline platform serves as a central hub for administrative updates, calendar events, and academic resources, the institution remains focused on its primary mission: providing a structured and encouraging space where students can explore their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
The school operates under the philosophy of supporting the diverse needs of the local Silver City community. By leveraging its resources and staff, La Plata Middle School emphasizes the importance of communication between educators, families, and students to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. While the school’s digital presence on the Edline platform serves as a central hub for administrative updates, calendar events, and academic resources, the institution remains focused on its primary mission: providing a structured and encouraging space where students can explore their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
344
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic | 255 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic255 (74.1 %)
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White71 (20.6 %)
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Two or More8 (2.3 %)
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Black4 (1.2 %)
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Asian2 (0.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (575)956-2060 |
| Website: | http://www.silverschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 344 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 258 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
165
Grade 8
179
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 165 |
| Grade 8 | 179 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 165 | 48% |
| Male | 179 | 52% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
239 Students
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