For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
345 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
62%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
124 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
36%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
32
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,449 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,449
$14,756

Spending / Student
$24,693
$14,121

Best Clayton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: PK-4
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 3 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #41 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
60% of Clayton School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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