Gallup School District
School District · Gallup, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Gallup?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gallup as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Elementary
Gallup · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Twin Lakes Elementary
Gallup · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Hills Elementary
Gallup · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#67 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,769
+$798 vs New Mexico median
District size
12,439 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Gallup ranks #67 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Gallup's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary (7.9/10), Twin Lakes Elementary (7.9/10), and Indian Hills Elementary (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gallup schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gallup
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Twin Lakes Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Crownpoint Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Tobe Turpen Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Gallup Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Ramah High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | David Skeet Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Crownpoint Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Ramah Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gallup
Gallup is a Gallup, New Mexico school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 12,439 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $19,769 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gallup demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Gallup students show an average math proficiency of 21.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.4%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gallup, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gallup with test data.
Schools in Gallup
33 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 9
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Gallup
- Total Enrollment
- 12,439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 707
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gallup?
Gallup has 33 schools in total — 16 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gallup?
The average composite rating for Gallup is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gallup?
Gallup spends $19,769 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gallup?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gallup is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gallup?
Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gallup with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Gallup?
Across schools in Gallup with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gallup compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Gallup has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 33 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.4%
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Compare Gallup with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
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- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
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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