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#303 of 864 schools in NM
Top 35% in state
Gallup Middle
Middle School · Gallup · Gallup, NM
A middle school in Gallup, NM where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 SOUTH GRANDVIEW, Gallup, NM 87301
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gallup Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gallup 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hozho AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Education Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Chief Manuelito MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #6 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
Gallup Middle is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gallup Middle
Gallup Middle is a public middle school in Gallup, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 423 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gallup Middle
What grades does Gallup Middle serve?
Gallup Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gallup Middle?
Gallup Middle has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallup Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallup Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gallup Middle rank in NM?
Gallup Middle ranks #303 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Gallup Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gallup Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Gallup Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallup Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gallup Middle a charter school?
No, Gallup Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gallup Middle a Title I school?
No, Gallup Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallup Middle?
95.7% of students at Gallup 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (505) 721-2700
- 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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