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#431 of 864 schools in NM
Top 50% in state
Chief Manuelito Middle
Middle School · Gallup · Gallup, NM
A Gallup middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1325 SOUTH RICO ST, Gallup, NM 87301
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chief Manuelito Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chief Manuelito Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,302
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hozho AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–10 | 4.6 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Crownpoint MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| Gallup MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $19,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chief Manuelito Middle is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Manuelito Middle
Chief Manuelito Middle is a public middle school in Gallup, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Manuelito Middle
What grades does Chief Manuelito Middle serve?
Chief Manuelito Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chief Manuelito Middle?
Chief Manuelito Middle has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Manuelito Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Manuelito Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Manuelito Middle rank in NM?
Chief Manuelito Middle ranks #431 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Chief Manuelito Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Manuelito Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chief Manuelito Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Manuelito Middle has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chief Manuelito Middle a charter school?
No, Chief Manuelito Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Manuelito Middle a Title I school?
No, Chief Manuelito Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Manuelito Middle?
99.5% of students at Chief Manuelito Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.1%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1051
- Area population (ZIP 87301)
- 21,981
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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