Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten, Sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sixth Street Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
22%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Silver City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Sixth Street Elementary School?
123 students attend Sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sixth Street Elementary School?
Sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sixth Street Elementary School offer ?
Sixth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sixth Street Elementary School part of?
Sixth Street Elementary School is part of Silver City School District.
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