Clayton School District
School District · Clayton, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#14 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,699
+$728 vs New Mexico median
District size
399 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
About Clayton
Clayton is a Clayton, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 399 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $19,699 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Clayton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kiser Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Clayton students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clayton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clayton with test data.
Schools in Clayton
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Clayton
- Total Enrollment
- 399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clayton?
The average composite rating for Clayton is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Clayton?
Clayton spends $19,699 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clayton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clayton is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clayton?
Kiser Elementary is the highest-rated school in Clayton with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Clayton?
Across schools in Clayton with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clayton compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Clayton has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Clayton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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