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Cliff High

Summary:

Cliff High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Cliff, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 105 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 57 out of 190 high schools.

Cliff High School's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. The school consistently outperforms the Silver City district and the state of New Mexico in standardized test scores, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 37% in mathematics, and 56% in science, compared to lower district and state averages. Cliff High School also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.0% to 84.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance across different student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, is consistently strong, often ranking among the top high schools in the state for these subgroups.

One potential factor contributing to Cliff High School's success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.4 to 9.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. This small class size may allow for more personalized instruction and support for students. While the school is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve in certain areas, such as mathematics, where the proficiency rates, although higher than the state and district, could be enhanced.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 622 State Hwy 211
       Cliff, NM  88028

(575) 535-2051

District: Silver City

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,283 Help


Feeder schools for Cliff High:

Elementary:    Cliff Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cliff High ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cliff High ranks better than 70% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cliff High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cliff High is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cliff High is $17,283.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cliff High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cliff High 37th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Cliff High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cliff High 57th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Cliff High 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 High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.65 52nd 157 66.9%
2006 57.95 55th 156 64.7%
2007 80.44 21st 171 87.7%
2008 70.33 43rd 172 75.0%
2009 77.48 35th 178 80.3%
2010 88.09 16th 179 91.1%
2011 93.53 7th 173 96.0%
2012 88.08 13th 178 92.7%
2013 86.75 20th 193 89.6%
2014 91.84 8th 222 96.4%
2015 45.49 94th 207 54.6%
2016 67.70 42nd 208 79.8%
2017 59.25 56th 176 68.2%
2018 61.27 52nd 186 72.0%
2022 67.28 62nd 232 73.3%
2023 66.68 66th 239 72.4%
2024 81.40 37th 235 84.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.95 27th 168 83.9%
2022 92.29 8th 223 96.4%
2023 76.91 40th 227 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.33 22nd 156 85.9%
2023 57.42 71st 213 66.7%
2024 80.77 36th 217 83.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.61 59th 221 73.3%
2024 74.04 44th 219 79.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 100th 120 16.7%
2022 44.72 103rd 187 44.9%
2023 67.11 66th 229 71.2%
2024 64.67 49th 181 72.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cliff High

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Rank History for all high school students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.02 21st 129 83.7%
2006 94.18 6th 134 95.5%
2007 92.20 9th 150 94.0%
2008 88.77 14th 146 90.4%
2009 75.64 30th 151 80.1%
2010 91.97 9th 154 94.2%
2011 98.71 3rd 157 98.1%
2012 90.69 13th 163 92.0%
2013 72.89 38th 177 78.5%
2014 73.93 36th 198 81.8%
2015 64.43 41st 193 78.8%
2016 72.62 31st 185 83.2%
2017 74.21 28th 158 82.3%
2018 54.92 61st 182 66.5%
2019 38.78 88th 181 51.4%
2022 45.43 73rd 177 58.8%
2023 66.68 45th 170 73.5%
2024 56.78 57th 190 70.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.91 22nd 157 86.0%
2024 60.02 40th 154 74.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 68th 145 53.1%
2022 41.26 83rd 157 47.1%
2023 57.42 45th 143 68.5%
2024 80.77 23rd 153 85.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.64 73rd 151 51.7%
2022 37.60 87th 159 45.3%
2023 68.61 39th 146 73.3%
2024 72.12 30th 159 81.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.92 61st 150 59.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cliff High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 26th 115 77.4%
2019 38.03 68th 109 37.6%
2022 19.28 112th 133 15.8%
2023 67.11 42nd 157 73.2%
2024 51.91 58th 155 62.6%
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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 High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 95 0 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 124
1991 116 0 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1992 141 0 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1993 129 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 160 0 1 31 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1995 156 0 1 43 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 156 0 1 43 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 165 0 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 157 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 152 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2000 141 1 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2001 141 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 126 2 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2003 126 2 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2004 126 2 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 130 1 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 106 1 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 96 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 109 2 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2009 102 2 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2010 95 3 1 23 0 0 1 0 123
2011 96 3 0 20 0 0 2 0 121
2012 101 1 0 25 1 0 2 0 130
2013 95 0 0 20 0 0 2 0 117
2014 106 0 0 17 0 0 2 0 125
2015 94 0 0 15 1 0 2 0 112
2016 109 0 0 12 2 0 2 0 125
2017 103 1 0 16 2 0 2 0 124
2018 93 3 0 22 2 0 0 0 120
2019 80 2 0 19 2 0 0 0 103
2020 85 0 0 18 0 0 2 0 105
2021 78 0 0 21 0 0 3 0 102
2022 77 0 0 16 1 0 2 0 96
2023 81 0 0 19 2 0 3 0 105

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 124 10.3 12.0 n/a
1991 142 10.3 13.7 n/a
1992 166 13.8 12.0 n/a
1993 150 14.0 10.7 n/a
1994 193 15.0 12.9 n/a
1995 203 16.4 12.4 n/a
1996 203 16.4 12.4 n/a
1997 193 14.8 13.0 n/a
1998 177 14.8 12.0 n/a
1999 175 13.8 12.7 33.7
2000 163 14.4 11.3 47.2
2001 159 14.8 10.7 36.5
2002 146 13.0 11.2 54.8
2003 146 13.0 11.2 54.8
2004 150 3.8 39.5 52.7
2005 155 12.1 12.8 41.9
2006 127 13.5 9.4 39.4
2007 119 9.0 13.2 32.8
2008 138 6.0 23.0 31.2
2009 130 10.5 12.4 29.2
2010 123 11.6 10.5 34.1
2011 121 9.4 12.8 35.5
2012 130 9.7 13.3 34.6
2013 117 9.8 11.9 32.5
2014 125 10.3 12.0 29.6
2015 112 10.0 11.2 35.7
2016 125 10.0 12.5 42.4
2017 124 10.1 12.2 56.5
2018 120 10.2 11.7 48.3
2019 103 11.5 8.9 59.2
2020 105 11.5 9.1 49.5
2021 102 10.5 9.7 28.4
2022 96 10.0 9.6 38.5
2023 105 12.5 8.4 100

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 124 10.3 12.0 n/a
1991 142 10.3 13.7 n/a
1992 166 13.8 12.0 n/a
1993 150 14.0 10.7 n/a
1994 193 15.0 12.9 n/a
1995 203 16.4 12.4 n/a
1996 203 16.4 12.4 n/a
1997 193 14.8 13.0 n/a
1998 177 14.8 12.0 n/a
1999 175 13.8 12.7 33.7
2000 163 14.4 11.3 47.2
2001 159 14.8 10.7 36.5
2002 146 13.0 11.2 54.8
2003 146 13.0 11.2 54.8
2004 150 3.8 39.5 52.7
2005 155 12.1 12.8 41.9
2006 127 13.5 9.4 39.4
2007 119 9.0 13.2 32.8
2008 138 6.0 23.0 31.2
2009 130 10.5 12.4 29.2
2010 123 11.6 10.5 34.1
2011 121 9.4 12.8 35.5
2012 130 9.7 13.3 34.6
2013 117 9.8 11.9 32.5
2014 125 10.3 12.0 29.6
2015 112 10.0 11.2 35.7
2016 125 10.0 12.5 42.4
2017 124 10.1 12.2 56.5
2018 120 10.2 11.7 48.3
2019 103 11.5 8.9 59.2
2020 105 11.5 9.1 49.5
2021 102 10.5 9.7 28.4
2022 96 10.0 9.6 38.5
2023 105 12.5 8.4 100

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 High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,283

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cliff High

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 88th of 181 High schoolsRanks 45th of 170 High schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Cliff High)2350
 27%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3634.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
11th Grade Language Arts (Cliff High)4335.7
 7.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Silver City)3530.4
 4.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Cliff High)2735.7
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (Silver City)3231.8
 0.2%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students103105
 1.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic1919
Pacific Islander00
White8081
 1.3%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%100%
 40.8%

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Cliff High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cliff Elementary

Students at Cliff High are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Cliff High.

Cliff High ranks 57th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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