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Clayton Junior High

Summary:

Clayton Junior High is a public middle school located in Clayton, New Mexico, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 56 students. The school is part of the Clayton school district, which is ranked 42 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clayton Junior High has consistently ranked in the top 30-35% of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 62 out of 235 middle schools (top 26%) for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, with 44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 29% in Mathematics, and 57% in Science. Compared to the nearby Kiser Elementary, Clayton Junior High has slightly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts but higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science.

Clayton Junior High has a diverse student population, with 48% Hispanic, 40% White, and 12% other racial/ethnic groups. The school has a strong performance among its subgroups, with the Hispanic student group ranking 48th out of 206 New Mexico middle schools (top 23%) and the White student group ranking 60th out of 181 (top 33%) in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies in place to support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 224 Spruce St
       Clayton, NM  88415

(575) 374-9611

District: Clayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,682 Help


Students who attend Clayton Junior High usually attend:

High:    Clayton High

Feeder schools for Clayton Junior High:

Elementary:    Alvis Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.5%
White:
33.9%
American Indian:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details Clayton Junior High ranks better than 73.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.5%), White (33.9%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clayton Junior High is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton Junior High is $10,682.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clayton Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Junior High 62nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Clayton Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Clayton:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton 42nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clayton Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.88 14th 157 91.1%
2006 75.33 32nd 156 79.5%
2007 55.06 64th 171 62.6%
2008 58.08 61st 172 64.5%
2009 78.39 33rd 178 81.5%
2010 72.13 40th 179 77.7%
2011 81.28 19th 173 89.0%
2012 90.53 10th 178 94.4%
2013 76.97 35th 193 81.9%
2014 59.80 73rd 222 67.1%
2015 72.21 36th 207 82.6%
2016 72.24 33rd 208 84.1%
2017 52.05 70th 176 60.2%
2018 57.51 62nd 186 66.7%
2019 61.74 60th 200 70.0%
2022 56.64 73rd 232 68.5%
2023 77.63 50th 239 79.1%
2024 67.48 62nd 235 73.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.12 55th 168 67.3%
2019 64.23 44th 175 74.9%
2022 69.82 36th 223 83.9%
2023 77.13 39th 227 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.14 10th 156 93.6%
2019 69.18 33rd 160 79.4%
2022 60.09 55th 220 75.0%
2023 69.30 54th 213 74.6%
2024 61.77 58th 217 73.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 38th 151 74.8%
2019 71.68 26th 152 82.9%
2022 60.99 58th 213 72.8%
2023 80.95 40th 221 81.9%
2024 68.47 53rd 219 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.99 50th 149 66.4%
2019 60.62 47th 150 68.7%
2022 66.34 41st 214 80.8%
2023 78.49 34th 204 83.3%
2024 66.25 48th 206 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at Clayton Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.37 18th 120 85.0%
2019 59.24 34th 121 71.9%
2022 50.16 90th 187 51.9%
2023 72.93 54th 229 76.4%
2024 59.41 60th 181 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Clayton Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 58 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 54 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1992 64 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1993 63 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1994 64 0 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1995 67 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 67 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 71 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1998 77 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 69 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 65 0 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2001 51 0 0 54 2 n/a n/a 0 107
2002 39 1 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2003 39 1 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2004 33 1 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2005 51 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2006 42 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 44 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2008 36 1 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2009 44 1 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2010 49 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 97
2011 40 0 0 44 1 0 0 0 85
2012 33 2 0 36 2 0 0 0 73
2013 29 2 0 28 2 0 0 0 61
2014 36 0 1 41 0 0 0 0 78
2015 40 1 0 45 0 0 0 0 86
2016 26 4 2 34 2 0 0 0 68
2017 24 0 1 41 3 0 1 0 70
2018 39 0 0 39 1 0 0 0 79
2019 29 1 0 42 1 0 1 0 74
2020 30 1 0 38 0 0 2 0 71
2021 28 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 67
2022 20 2 0 32 0 0 0 0 54
2023 16 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 56
2024 21 0 0 40 1 0 0 0 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clayton Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1991 100 6.5 15.3 n/a
1992 111 6.8 16.3 n/a
1993 111 6.5 17.1 n/a
1994 114 7.3 15.6 n/a
1995 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1996 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1997 129 8.5 15.2 n/a
1998 133 7.9 16.8 n/a
1999 125 9.0 13.9 60.8
2000 120 8.1 14.8 59.2
2001 107 7.9 13.5 76.6
2002 81 7.4 10.9 72.8
2003 81 7.4 10.9 72.8
2004 75 7.2 10.4 76
2005 89 6.8 13.1 59.6
2006 83 6.5 12.8 62.7
2007 97 3.3 29.4 61.9
2008 84 6.5 12.9 56
2009 90 6.1 14.8 55.6
2010 97 7.1 13.5 58.8
2011 85 6.3 13.4 67.1
2012 73 5.2 13.9 71.2
2013 61 5.4 11.1 65.6
2014 78 4.5 17.0 64.1
2015 86 6.0 14.3 77.9
2016 68 5.0 13.6 61.8
2017 70 4.5 15.5 65.7
2018 79 5.5 14.3 64.6
2019 74 6.0 12.1 63.5
2020 71 6.5 10.8 70.4
2021 67 5.6 11.7 74.6
2022 54 5.4 9.8 75.9
2023 56 5.3 10.5 78.6
2024 62 5.4 11.3 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clayton Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1991 100 6.5 15.3 n/a
1992 111 6.8 16.3 n/a
1993 111 6.5 17.1 n/a
1994 114 7.3 15.6 n/a
1995 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1996 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1997 129 8.5 15.2 n/a
1998 133 7.9 16.8 n/a
1999 125 9.0 13.9 60.8
2000 120 8.1 14.8 59.2
2001 107 7.9 13.5 76.6
2002 81 7.4 10.9 72.8
2003 81 7.4 10.9 72.8
2004 75 7.2 10.4 76
2005 89 6.8 13.1 59.6
2006 83 6.5 12.8 62.7
2007 97 3.3 29.4 61.9
2008 84 6.5 12.9 56
2009 90 6.1 14.8 55.6
2010 97 7.1 13.5 58.8
2011 85 6.3 13.4 67.1
2012 73 5.2 13.9 71.2
2013 61 5.4 11.1 65.6
2014 78 4.5 17.0 64.1
2015 86 6.0 14.3 77.9
2016 68 5.0 13.6 61.8
2017 70 4.5 15.5 65.7
2018 79 5.5 14.3 64.6
2019 74 6.0 12.1 63.5
2020 71 6.5 10.8 70.4
2021 67 5.6 11.7 74.6
2022 54 5.4 9.8 75.9
2023 56 5.3 10.5 78.6
2024 62 5.4 11.3 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,682

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 239 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Clayton Junior High)3151.9
 20.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Clayton)3151.9
 20.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Junior High)2940.7
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)2940.7
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Clayton Junior High)3534.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Clayton)3534.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Junior High)4726.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)4726.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7456
 24.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4240
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2916
 44.8%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%78.6%
 15.1%

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Students who attend Clayton Junior High usually go on to attend Clayton High

Students at Clayton Junior High are 65% Hispanic, 34% White, 2% American Indian.

Clayton Junior High ranks 62nd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Clayton Junior High.


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