G.w.stout Elementary vs La Plata Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G.w.stout Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
334 students
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
| Measure | G.w.stout Elementary Silver City, New Mexico | La Plata Middle Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 416 | #48 of 138 |
| National rank | #47689 of 50,301 | #13233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 334 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Silver City | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 14.9).
- •La Plata Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •G.w.stout Elementary is the larger school with 334 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is G.w.stout Elementary better than La Plata Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Middle ranks higher (23.0 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are G.w.stout Elementary and La Plata Middle?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Silver City and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.w.stout Elementary: 334. La Plata Middle: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.w.stout Elementary and La Plata Middle rank in New Mexico?
G.w.stout Elementary is 338th of 416 and La Plata Middle is 48th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).