Below Average
#793 of 864 schools in NM
Navajo Middle School
Middle School · Gallup · Navajo, NM
A Gallup middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 WEST WALNUT AVE, Navajo, NM 87328
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Navajo Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Navajo Middle School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,833
Median home value
$60,500
Median rent
$636/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
48.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GALLUP
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Manuelito MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 616 | 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 → |
| John F. Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gallup
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Navajo Middle School is listed in GALLUP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Navajo Middle School
Navajo Middle School is a public middle school in Navajo, NM, part of Gallup, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Navajo Middle School
What grades does Navajo Middle School serve?
Navajo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Navajo Middle School?
Navajo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Navajo Middle School rank in NM?
Navajo Middle School ranks #793 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Navajo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Navajo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Navajo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Navajo Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Navajo Middle School a charter school?
No, Navajo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Navajo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Navajo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Navajo Middle School?
88.7% of students at Navajo Middle School 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
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.3%
- Phone
- (505) 721-5300
- Area population (ZIP 87328)
- 3,017
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
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 87328; 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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