Summary:
The city of Clayton, New Mexico is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Clayton Municipal Schools district. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and socioeconomically challenged schools in the area.
Two schools stand out for their academic excellence - Alvis Elementary and Clayton Junior High. Alvis Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, ranking 117th out of 435 elementary schools in New Mexico. Clayton Junior High is also a high performer, ranking 50th out of 239 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating. Both schools benefit from low student-teacher ratios, which can contribute to more personalized attention for students.
However, the data also indicates socioeconomic challenges facing the schools, with high free and reduced lunch rates across the district. Clayton Junior High has the highest rate at 78.57%, while Alvis Elementary is not far behind at 68.79%. This suggests many students in the Clayton area come from low-income families, which may present additional challenges for the schools in terms of resource allocation and providing necessary support.
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