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Aldo Leopold Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Aldo Leopold Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Aldo Leopold Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
196 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aldo Leopold Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 144 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
38%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
58%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,378
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,077
$14,121
Best Aldo Leopold Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 196 students.
What is the rank of Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District is ranked #28 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
58% of Aldo Leopold Charter School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aldo Leopold Charter School District?
Aldo Leopold Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Aldo Leopold Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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