Very Good
#146 of 864 schools in NM
Top 17% in state
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2017, reaching 14% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 9 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$46,179
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$649/mo
College educated
6.7%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Indian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Zuni Christian Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Zuni
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is listed in ZUNI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is a public elementary school in Zuni, NM, part of Zuni, serving approximately 461 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
What grades does Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary serve?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary rank in NM?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary ranks #146 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary a charter school?
No, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary?
85.7% of students at Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (505) 782-4441
- Area population (ZIP 87327)
- 7,344
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 87327; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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