La Plata Middle vs Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students
Sixth Street Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
123 students
| Measure | La Plata Middle Silver City, New Mexico | Sixth Street Elementary Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 138 | #204 of 416 |
| National rank | #13233 of 15,369 | #43245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 259 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Silver City | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.0 vs 22.6).
- •La Plata Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •La Plata Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •La Plata Middle is the larger school with 259 students compared with 123.
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 La Plata Middle better than Sixth Street Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Plata Middle and Sixth Street Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Silver City and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata Middle: 259. Sixth Street Elementary: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata Middle and Sixth Street Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Plata Middle is 48th of 138 and Sixth Street Elementary is 204th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).