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Cloudcroft Middle

Summary:

Cloudcroft Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. With just 101 students, the school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in academic proficiency, ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Cloudcroft Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, with 48% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 38% in Mathematics, and 58% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and a relatively low percentage of students (42.57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent community compared to nearby schools like Tularosa Middle (91.67% free/reduced lunch). Cloudcroft Middle's predominantly White student population (74.26%) is also notably different from the more diverse nearby schools.

These factors contribute to Cloudcroft Middle's consistent ranking among the top middle schools in New Mexico, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 46 out of 239 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's small size and lack of diversity may present some challenges, its strong academic performance and supportive environment make it an attractive option for families in the Cloudcroft area, part of the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 119 districts in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 810 James Canyon Hwy
       Cloudcroft, NM  88317

(575) 601-4416

District: Cloudcroft

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,862 Help


Students who attend Cloudcroft Middle usually attend:

High:    Cloudcroft High

Feeder schools for Cloudcroft Middle:

Elementary:    Cloudcroft Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Compare Details Cloudcroft Middle ranks better than 80.8% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (22.8%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Middle is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cloudcroft Middle is $10,862.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cloudcroft Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloudcroft Middle 46th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Cloudcroft Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cloudcroft:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloudcroft 18th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cloudcroft Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.63 36th 157 77.1%
2006 78.78 27th 156 82.7%
2007 84.83 15th 171 91.2%
2008 85.55 19th 172 89.0%
2009 92.70 11th 178 93.8%
2010 93.35 10th 179 94.4%
2011 84.97 17th 173 90.2%
2012 87.01 14th 178 92.1%
2013 79.58 31st 193 83.9%
2014 67.69 53rd 222 76.1%
2015 67.69 40th 207 80.7%
2016 82.77 22nd 208 89.4%
2017 86.75 18th 176 89.8%
2018 87.25 14th 186 92.5%
2019 66.71 46th 200 77.0%
2022 86.65 19th 232 91.8%
2023 79.82 46th 239 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.40 11th 58 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.44 13th 168 92.3%
2019 71.88 33rd 175 81.1%
2022 95.92 7th 223 96.9%
2023 91.61 14th 227 93.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.31 13th 156 91.7%
2019 70.24 31st 160 80.6%
2022 78.22 32nd 220 85.5%
2023 56.19 76th 213 64.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.07 24th 151 84.1%
2019 78.23 22nd 152 85.5%
2022 88.13 20th 213 90.6%
2023 92.34 21st 221 90.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.95 82nd 204 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cloudcroft Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.05 31st 120 74.2%
2019 54.10 43rd 121 64.5%
2022 69.13 37th 187 80.2%
2023 78.58 45th 229 80.3%
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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 Cloudcroft Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 184 2 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 167 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 167 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 177 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 163 0 2 14 5 n/a n/a 0 184
1999 168 0 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 175 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 171 0 0 12 7 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 134 0 1 15 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 134 0 1 15 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 101 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 91 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 98 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2007 85 1 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 82 1 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 99
2009 72 1 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 80 1 1 10 5 0 0 0 97
2011 73 2 1 11 5 0 0 0 92
2012 71 3 0 13 3 0 0 0 90
2013 75 4 0 12 1 0 0 0 92
2014 79 1 0 16 1 0 1 0 98
2015 78 0 3 20 0 0 2 0 103
2016 66 0 2 15 1 0 5 0 89
2017 51 0 2 8 0 0 3 0 64
2018 61 1 1 13 2 0 2 0 80
2019 68 1 0 17 2 0 3 0 91
2020 78 1 0 23 0 0 2 0 104
2021 67 0 0 20 1 0 1 0 89
2022 70 0 0 19 1 0 1 0 91
2023 75 1 0 23 1 0 1 0 101

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 Cloudcroft Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 207 11.2 18.5 n/a
1995 189 11.8 16.0 n/a
1996 189 11.8 16.0 n/a
1997 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
1998 184 12.4 14.8 n/a
1999 184 13.2 13.9 26.1
2000 188 12.4 15.2 35.6
2001 190 13.8 13.8 40.5
2002 154 14.4 10.7 33.1
2003 154 14.4 10.7 33.1
2004 120 10.2 11.8 30.8
2005 104 9.5 10.9 47.1
2006 116 9.6 12.1 46.6
2007 104 8.5 12.2 44.2
2008 99 10.3 9.6 40.4
2009 89 7.9 11.3 48.3
2010 97 7.3 13.2 39.2
2011 92 n/a n/a 33.7
2012 90 7.3 12.2 44.4
2013 92 7.8 11.7 50
2014 98 6.3 15.4 39.8
2015 103 7.0 14.7 42.7
2016 89 7.0 12.7 43.8
2017 64 5.8 10.9 43.8
2018 80 4.8 16.5 56.3
2019 91 6.0 15.1 52.7
2020 104 8.3 12.3 51
2021 89 8.1 10.9 49.4
2022 91 7.3 12.3 39.6
2023 101 7.7 13.0 42.6

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 Cloudcroft Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 207 11.2 18.5 n/a
1995 189 11.8 16.0 n/a
1996 189 11.8 16.0 n/a
1997 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
1998 184 12.4 14.8 n/a
1999 184 13.2 13.9 26.1
2000 188 12.4 15.2 35.6
2001 190 13.8 13.8 40.5
2002 154 14.4 10.7 33.1
2003 154 14.4 10.7 33.1
2004 120 10.2 11.8 30.8
2005 104 9.5 10.9 47.1
2006 116 9.6 12.1 46.6
2007 104 8.5 12.2 44.2
2008 99 10.3 9.6 40.4
2009 89 7.9 11.3 48.3
2010 97 7.3 13.2 39.2
2011 92 n/a n/a 33.7
2012 90 7.3 12.2 44.4
2013 92 7.8 11.7 50
2014 98 6.3 15.4 39.8
2015 103 7.0 14.7 42.7
2016 89 7.0 12.7 43.8
2017 64 5.8 10.9 43.8
2018 80 4.8 16.5 56.3
2019 91 6.0 15.1 52.7
2020 104 8.3 12.3 51
2021 89 8.1 10.9 49.4
2022 91 7.3 12.3 39.6
2023 101 7.7 13.0 42.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cloudcroft Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cloudcroft Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 239 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft Middle)2951.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft)2951.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft Middle)3748.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft)3748.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft Middle)4458.6
 14.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft)4458.6
 14.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft Middle)3155.2
 24.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft)3155.2
 24.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft Middle)5264
 12%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft)5264
 12%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft Middle)1136
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cloudcroft)1136
 25%
   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 Students91101
 11%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic1723
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White6875
 10.3%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%42.6%
 10.2%

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Cloudcroft Middle ranks 46th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cloudcroft Middle usually go on to attend Cloudcroft High

Students at Cloudcroft Middle are 74% White, 23% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Cloudcroft Middle.


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