Serving 57 students in grades 5-6, Kiser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kiser Elementary School's student population of 57 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kiser Elementary School is 0.46, 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)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-44% 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 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Kiser Elementary School?
57 students attend Kiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kiser Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 35% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiser Elementary School?
Kiser Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kiser Elementary School offer ?
Kiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Kiser Elementary School part of?
Kiser Elementary School is part of Clayton Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2012
Clayton NM schools are very behind in curriculum... the district cares more about athletics then academics. The way teachers treat he children is unjust. Favoritism is evident.
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