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5.4 avg / 10

Central School District

School District · Shiprock, New Mexico

Students: 4,702
Teachers (FTE): 386

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

16

9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,470

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#80 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,470

+$4,499 vs New Mexico median

District size

4,702 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Central

Central is a Shiprock, New Mexico school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 4,702 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $23,470 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Central demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Eva B Stokely Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Central students show an average math proficiency of 10.6% and ELA proficiency of 26.5%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Central, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 10.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 26.5%
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State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Central with test data.

District Details

City
Shiprock
Total Enrollment
4,702
Teachers (FTE)
386
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central?

Central has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central?

The average composite rating for Central is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central?

Central spends $23,470 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central?

Eva B Stokely Elementary is the highest-rated school in Central with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Central?

Across schools in Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Central has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
10.6%
ELA Proficiency
26.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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