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Clayton Public Schools

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323 South Fifth
Clayton, NM 88415
Union County
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PH: (505) 374-9611

  • Grades PK-12
  • 540 students
  • 5 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 60% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 51% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 58% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 51% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 49% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 46% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 22% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 14% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 53% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female69%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged59%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female79%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged36%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female71%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female82%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female71%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female60%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%

ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female50%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged41%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female60%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female81%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female29%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged14%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female67%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female86%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged49%

ScienceThis District
All Students14%
Female14%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged6%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female52%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female42%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female54%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female64%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female29%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1215

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic51%31%
Hispanic48%54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program59%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,230$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional48%53%
Student and staff support17%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures25%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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