Kiser Elementary

Kiser Elementary is a public middle school in Clayton, NM, part of the CLAYTON. The school serves approximately 54 students in grades 5th – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.1th percentile among NM schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 38% proficiency in math and 41% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $45,665, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 54 students, Kiser Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kiser Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.