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#503 of 864 schools in NM
Cliff High
High School · Silver City · Cliff, NM
A Silver City high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
622 STATE HWY 211, Cliff, NM 88028
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cliff High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cliff 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 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SILVER CITY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 645 | 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
- #5 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 High is listed in SILVER CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cliff High
Cliff High is a public high school in Cliff, NM, part of Silver City, serving approximately 101 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cliff High
What grades does Cliff High serve?
Cliff High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cliff High?
Cliff High has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliff High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliff High is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cliff High rank in NM?
Cliff High ranks #503 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cliff High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cliff High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cliff High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cliff High a charter school?
No, Cliff High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cliff High a Title I school?
No, Cliff High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cliff High?
26.7% of students at Cliff 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (575) 535-2051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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