Very Good
#182 of 864 schools in NM
Top 21% in state
Cloudcroft Middle
Middle School · Cloudcroft · Cloudcroft, NM
A middle school in Cloudcroft, NM where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 198, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cloudcroft Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cloudcroft Middle 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,083
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
40.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cloudcroft
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cloudcroft Middle is listed in CLOUDCROFT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloudcroft Middle
Cloudcroft Middle is a public middle school in Cloudcroft, NM, part of Cloudcroft, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloudcroft Middle
What grades does Cloudcroft Middle serve?
Cloudcroft Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cloudcroft Middle?
Cloudcroft Middle has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloudcroft Middle rank in NM?
Cloudcroft Middle ranks #182 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cloudcroft Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloudcroft Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Cloudcroft Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloudcroft Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloudcroft Middle a charter school?
No, Cloudcroft Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloudcroft Middle a Title I school?
No, Cloudcroft Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloudcroft Middle?
45.8% of students at Cloudcroft Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (575) 601-4416
- Area population (ZIP 88317)
- 2,633
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 88317; 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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