Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cliff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cliff Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cliff Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
(18-19)40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
76%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cliff Elementary School often compared to?
Cliff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cliff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Cliff Elementary School?
125 students attend Cliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cliff Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliff Elementary School?
Cliff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cliff Elementary School offer ?
Cliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cliff Elementary School part of?
Cliff Elementary School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.
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