La Plata Middle vs Snell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 13 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
Snell Middle
Bayard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
201 students
| Measure | La Plata Middle Silver City, New Mexico | Snell Middle Bayard, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 138 | #66 of 138 |
| National rank | #13233 of 15,369 | #13868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Silver City | Bayard |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 19.5).
- •La Plata Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Snell Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •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 18.3).
- •La Plata Middle is the larger school with 259 students compared with 201.
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 Snell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Middle ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.5 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 La Plata Middle and Snell Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Silver City and Bayard in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata Middle: 259. Snell Middle: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata Middle and Snell Middle rank in New Mexico?
La Plata Middle is 48th of 138 and Snell Middle is 66th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).