D−
Cliff Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
622 State Hwy 211, Cliff, NM 88028 · (575) 535-2051 · Part of Silver City Consolidated Schools
Students
92
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Cliff Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.8% since 2020
- Next stop for Buckhorn kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where Buckhorn kids come from and go next.
PK–6Cliff ElementaryYou are here
64 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
Directions ↗
622 State Hwy 211, Cliff
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K6
Kindergarten8
Grade 110
Grade 216
Grade 312
Grade 412
Grade 517
Grade 611
Enrollment over time
124’20
125’21
111’22
101’23
92’24
Down 25.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 72%Hispanic 25%Two or more races 2%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.