CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGH

CLAYTON
224 SPRUCE ST
CLAYTON, NM 88415
61 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Clayton Junior High School, located at 224 Spruce Street in Clayton, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Clayton Municipal School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and developmental transition between elementary school and high school. The institution focuses on providing a structured environment where students can build foundational knowledge in core academic subjects while beginning to explore more specialized extracurricular opportunities.

Reflecting the character of a rural New Mexico community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student growth, community involvement, and local academic standards. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains communication with families and ensures that the Clayton community stays informed about its educational programs, athletic activities, and school-wide initiatives. It plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for success as they progress toward graduation.
61
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    39 (63.9%)
  • White
    19 (31.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CLAYTON
Phone: (575)374-9611
Website: http://www.claytonschools.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
KISER ELEMENTARY
CLAYTON
63 Students
224 SPRUCE ST
CLAYTON, NM 88415 (0.0 miles away)
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