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Silver Consolidated Schools

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

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 3207 students
  • 11 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 32% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 22% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 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 Students68%
Female74%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners58%
Not English language learners69%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners85%
Not English language learners89%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners31%
Not English language learners53%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners62%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners64%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female62%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners44%
Not English language learners60%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners52%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners58%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female58%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners42%
Not English language learners56%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female37%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners41%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female36%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners34%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female52%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female34%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners39%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female31%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners63%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female17%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities24%
Not English language learners23%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female34%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities41%
Not English language learners37%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 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
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • 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 Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners60%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students52%
Female45%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female35%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners46%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female38%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners42%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • 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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic55%55%
White, not Hispanic42%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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program54%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,056$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%57%
Student and staff support14%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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