Serving 54 students in grades 5-6, Kiser Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
63%
63%
Black
4%
2%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiser Elementary School's ranking?
Kiser Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Kiser Elementary School?
54 students attend Kiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kiser Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiser Elementary School?
Kiser Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kiser Elementary School offer ?
Kiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Kiser Elementary School part of?
Kiser Elementary School is part of Clayton School District.
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