Serving 135 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 14:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sixth Street Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sixth Street Elementary School is 0.38, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
76%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
135 students attend Sixth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sixth Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Street Elementary School?
Sixth Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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.
School Reviews
1 5/27/2021
School principal and especially the school secretary are Horrible! Teachers and staff are also extremely bad! The only bright spot in this dark abyss is the school counsellor who is shining light on a dark, dark background. My child HATED THE PLACE!!!....... She has loved school as soon as she left this one and has been on the honor roll ever since leaving 6th St Elementary. What a terrible time in both of our lives. So disheartening to have her cry about having to attend a terrible school each day for an entire year !
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