Jose Barrios Elementary vs La Plata Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jose Barrios Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
199 students
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
| Measure | Jose Barrios Elementary Silver City, New Mexico | La Plata Middle Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 416 | #48 of 138 |
| National rank | #35716 of 50,301 | #13233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 199 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Silver City | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jose Barrios Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 23.0).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •La Plata Middle is the larger school with 259 students compared with 199.
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 Jose Barrios Elementary better than La Plata Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jose Barrios Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 23.0 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 Jose Barrios Elementary and La Plata Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Silver City and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jose Barrios Elementary: 199. La Plata Middle: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jose Barrios Elementary and La Plata Middle rank in New Mexico?
Jose Barrios Elementary is 93rd of 416 and La Plata Middle is 48th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).