Serving 63 students in grades 5-6, Kiser Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (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 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
62%
63%
Black
5%
2%
White
32%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiser Elementary School's ranking?
Kiser Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% 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?
63 students attend Kiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kiser Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiser Elementary School?
Kiser Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kiser Elementary School offer ?
Kiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiser Elementary School part of?
Kiser Elementary School is part of Clayton School District.
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