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#396 of 864 schools in NM

Top 46% in state

Hozho Academy

School · Hozho Academy · Gallup, NM

A charter school in Gallup, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.

Charter

515 PARK AVE, Gallup, NM 87301

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$15,076
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Hozho Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hozho Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 16Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Education Dev CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi3Compare →
Rehoboth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–124.9 mi427Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hozho Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Hozho Academy is listed in HOZHO ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hozho Academy

Hozho Academy is a public school in Gallup, NM, part of Hozho Academy, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hozho Academy

What grades does Hozho Academy serve?

Hozho Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Hozho Academy?

Hozho Academy has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hozho Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hozho Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hozho Academy rank in NM?

Hozho Academy ranks #396 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Hozho Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hozho Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hozho Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hozho Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Hozho Academy a charter school?

Yes, Hozho Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Hozho Academy a Title I school?

No, Hozho Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hozho Academy?

99.1% of students at Hozho Academy 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
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
685
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
McKinley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 87301)
21,981
Area median age
34.1
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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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