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#308 of 864 schools in NM
Top 36% in state
Cliff Elementary
Elementary School · Silver City · Cliff, NM
A Silver City elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
622 STATE HWY 211, Cliff, NM 88028
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cliff Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2017, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cliff Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,167
Median home value
$198,400
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in SILVER CITY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.w.stout ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 1–6 | Not available | 314 | Compare → |
| Harrison Schmitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 1–6 | Not available | 333 | Compare → |
| Jose Barrios ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–6 | Not available | 212 | Compare → |
| Silver Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Silver City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cliff Elementary is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cliff Elementary
Cliff Elementary is a public elementary school in Cliff, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Cliff Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cliff Elementary
What grades does Cliff Elementary serve?
Cliff Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cliff Elementary?
Cliff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliff Elementary is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cliff Elementary rank in NM?
Cliff Elementary ranks #308 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cliff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cliff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Cliff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cliff Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cliff Elementary a charter school?
No, Cliff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cliff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cliff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cliff Elementary?
23.8% of students at Cliff Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (575) 535-2051
- Area population (ZIP 88028)
- 247
- Area median age
- 64.4
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 88028; 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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