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#412 of 864 schools in NM
Top 48% in state
Clayton Junior High
Middle School · Clayton · Clayton, NM
A middle school in Clayton, NM where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
224 SPRUCE ST, Clayton, NM 88415
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clayton Junior High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clayton Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,665
Median home value
$129,600
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clayton
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton Junior High is listed in CLAYTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton Junior High
Clayton Junior High is a public middle school in Clayton, NM, part of Clayton, serving approximately 62 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton Junior High
What grades does Clayton Junior High serve?
Clayton Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Clayton Junior High?
Clayton Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Junior High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton Junior High rank in NM?
Clayton Junior High ranks #412 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Clayton Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clayton Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Junior High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clayton Junior High a charter school?
No, Clayton Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton Junior High a Title I school?
No, Clayton Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton Junior High?
75.8% of students at Clayton Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (575) 374-9611
- Area population (ZIP 88415)
- 3,143
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88415; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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