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Cliff Elementary

Summary:

Cliff Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cliff, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 111 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Cliff Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state and Silver City School District averages in standardized tests across all subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56% of Cliff Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44% in the district and 39% statewide. In Mathematics, 54% of Cliff Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to just 29% in the district and 25% statewide. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 62% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 34%.

Cliff Elementary's success extends beyond just academic achievement. The school has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and white students. Particularly impressive is the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 12th out of 426 New Mexico elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a strong focus on equity and inclusion, ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. Additionally, Cliff Elementary's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 14.5 in recent years, indicates a strong emphasis on individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 622 State Hwy 211
       Cliff, NM  88028

(575) 535-2051

District: Silver City

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,507 Help


Students who attend Cliff Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cliff High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
16.8%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Compare Details Cliff Elementary ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Silver City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (16.8%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Silver City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cliff Elementary is 8.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Silver City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cliff Elementary is $8,507. 4 elementary schools in the Silver City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cliff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cliff Elementary 38th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Cliff Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Silver City:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver City 33rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cliff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.79 39th 389 90.0%
2006 86.87 34th 390 91.3%
2007 86.31 38th 398 90.5%
2008 83.33 48th 405 88.1%
2009 85.75 40th 411 90.3%
2010 89.86 20th 419 95.2%
2011 91.38 25th 402 93.8%
2012 89.78 28th 398 93.0%
2013 81.85 53rd 412 87.1%
2014 90.12 22nd 442 95.0%
2016 82.08 55th 410 86.6%
2017 75.17 65th 374 82.6%
2018 82.88 41st 383 89.3%
2019 78.77 60th 396 84.8%
2022 93.29 18th 420 95.7%
2023 94.37 34th 435 92.2%
2024 92.10 38th 433 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.37 12th 356 96.6%
2019 88.64 16th 361 95.6%
2023 98.40 12th 426 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 14th 339 95.9%
2019 64.17 97th 343 71.7%
2022 88.26 24th 395 93.9%
2023 93.87 29th 390 92.6%
2024 88.57 43rd 393 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.83 55th 337 83.7%
2022 98.94 2nd 392 99.5%
2023 94.77 30th 414 92.8%
2024 93.30 33rd 410 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.13 72nd 187 61.5%
2019 58.69 79th 199 60.3%
2022 81.23 29th 325 91.1%
2023 92.97 37th 413 91.0%
2024 81.00 47th 293 84.0%
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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 Cliff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 149 0 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 162 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1992 151 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1993 150 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 140 0 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1995 110 1 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1996 110 1 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1997 110 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1998 107 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 105 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 99 1 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 105 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 98 1 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 98 1 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 90 1 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 92 1 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 111 0 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 102 0 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 127
2008 102 0 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 101 0 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 92 0 0 24 0 0 1 0 117
2011 97 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 118
2012 88 0 0 14 2 0 0 0 104
2013 97 0 0 12 2 0 0 0 111
2014 104 0 0 15 2 0 0 0 121
2015 100 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 121
2016 109 3 0 24 0 0 1 0 137
2017 103 2 0 21 3 0 1 0 130
2018 102 1 0 13 3 0 2 0 121
2019 112 3 0 13 2 0 2 0 132
2020 104 0 0 14 2 0 5 0 125
2021 103 0 0 15 2 0 4 0 124
2022 95 1 0 24 1 0 4 0 125
2023 89 2 1 18 0 0 1 0 111
2024 83 1 0 17 0 0 0 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 Cliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 178 10.9 16.3 n/a
1991 192 10.0 19.2 n/a
1992 171 8.7 19.6 n/a
1993 170 9.3 18.3 n/a
1994 161 8.3 19.4 n/a
1995 130 8.6 15.1 n/a
1996 130 8.6 15.1 n/a
1997 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1998 117 8.3 14.1 n/a
1999 125 8.3 15.1 48.8
2000 123 7.7 16.0 56.1
2001 126 8.6 14.7 57.9
2002 122 7.8 15.6 51.6
2003 122 7.8 15.6 51.6
2004 118 8.2 14.4 53.4
2005 124 7.7 16.1 66.9
2006 139 7.5 18.5 56.1
2007 127 7.1 17.9 45.7
2008 124 9.0 13.8 49.2
2009 128 8.4 15.2 46.9
2010 117 8.3 14.0 52.1
2011 118 8.1 14.5 61.9
2012 104 8.1 12.8 53.8
2013 111 8.1 13.5 60.4
2014 121 8.0 15.1 51.2
2015 121 9.0 13.4 40.5
2016 137 10.0 13.7 81
2017 130 8.3 15.5 99.2
2018 121 10.8 11.2 100
2019 132 11.2 11.7 100
2020 125 9.5 13.1 100
2021 124 8.5 14.5 100
2022 125 10.0 12.4 n/a
2023 111 14.5 7.6 100
2024 101 11.5 8.7 23.8

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 Cliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 178 10.9 16.3 n/a
1991 192 10.0 19.2 n/a
1992 171 8.7 19.6 n/a
1993 170 9.3 18.3 n/a
1994 161 8.3 19.4 n/a
1995 130 8.6 15.1 n/a
1996 130 8.6 15.1 n/a
1997 128 8.8 14.5 n/a
1998 117 8.3 14.1 n/a
1999 125 8.3 15.1 48.8
2000 123 7.7 16.0 56.1
2001 126 8.6 14.7 57.9
2002 122 7.8 15.6 51.6
2003 122 7.8 15.6 51.6
2004 118 8.2 14.4 53.4
2005 124 7.7 16.1 66.9
2006 139 7.5 18.5 56.1
2007 127 7.1 17.9 45.7
2008 124 9.0 13.8 49.2
2009 128 8.4 15.2 46.9
2010 117 8.3 14.0 52.1
2011 118 8.1 14.5 61.9
2012 104 8.1 12.8 53.8
2013 111 8.1 13.5 60.4
2014 121 8.0 15.1 51.2
2015 121 9.0 13.4 40.5
2016 137 10.0 13.7 81
2017 130 8.3 15.5 99.2
2018 121 10.8 11.2 100
2019 132 11.2 11.7 100
2020 125 9.5 13.1 100
2021 124 8.5 14.5 100
2022 125 10.0 12.4 n/a
2023 111 14.5 7.6 100
2024 101 11.5 8.7 23.8

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 Cliff Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cliff Elementary

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 60th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 435 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Cliff Elementary)4370
 27%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Silver City)4538.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cliff Elementary)4660
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Silver City)3226.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Cliff Elementary)4347.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3634.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cliff Elementary)5057.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)2730.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Cliff Elementary)5062.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3741.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cliff Elementary)2582.6
 57.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)2139.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Cliff Elementary)3962.5
 23.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3444.4
 10.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cliff Elementary)4356.3
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Silver City)2947.9
 18.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students132111
 15.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White11289
 20.5%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cliff Elementary

Yes. Cliff Elementary ranks in the top 8.8% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Cliff Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cliff High

In the 2023-24 school year, 101 students attended Cliff Elementary.

Students at Cliff Elementary are 82% White, 17% Hispanic.


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