La Plata Middle School
School Overview
La Plata Middle School is a public school located in Silver City, New Mexico. It is a school in Silver City Consolidated Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and 30% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 302 students through grade 7 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 302 students are attending La Plata Middle School. By gender, there are 173 and 129 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
La Plata Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 7 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for La Plata Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.7% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 302 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,782 Households |
| Population | 19,531 |
| Male | 9,820 |
| Female | 10,198 |
| Child Population | 5,008 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,006 Units |
| Average House Value | $151,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $676 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $39,425 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Silver Consolidated Schools
In Silver Consolidated Schools, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SILVER CITY, New Mexico
3 private schools are serving students in SILVER CITY, New Mexico. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.