Navajo Middle School

Navajo Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Navajo, New Mexico. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 195 students and employs ten full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Navajo Middle School's academic performance is currently at the 37th percentile among schools in New Mexico, with a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.6 out of 10 and an Academic Score of 3.2 out of 10.

In reading and math proficiency tests, only 12% and 10% of students respectively are rated as proficient or above. While these scores indicate room for improvement in academic achievement, the school focuses on developing a supportive environment that nurtures student growth. Navajo Middle School is set in a remote rural community where close-knit ties among families and neighbors are common.

With an enrollment of 195 students, Navajo Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Navajo Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.