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#553 of 864 schools in NM
Six Directions Indigenous School
High School · Six Directions Indigenous School · Gallup, NM
A charter high school in Gallup, NM where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2055 NM 602, Gallup, NM 87301
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Six Directions Indigenous School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Six Directions Indigenous 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hozho AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Middle College High School Charter - GallupCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Gallup Central AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Education Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 3 | 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.
Six Directions Indigenous School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,974NCES 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.
Six Directions Indigenous School is listed in SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Six Directions Indigenous School
Six Directions Indigenous School is a public high school in Gallup, NM, part of Six Directions Indigenous School, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Six Directions Indigenous School
What grades does Six Directions Indigenous School serve?
Six Directions Indigenous School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Six Directions Indigenous School?
Six Directions Indigenous School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Six Directions Indigenous School?
The student-teacher ratio at Six Directions Indigenous School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Six Directions Indigenous School rank in NM?
Six Directions Indigenous School ranks #553 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Six Directions Indigenous School's MySchoolScout rating?
Six Directions Indigenous School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Six Directions Indigenous School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Six Directions Indigenous School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Six Directions Indigenous School a charter school?
Yes, Six Directions Indigenous School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Six Directions Indigenous School a Title I school?
No, Six Directions Indigenous School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Six Directions Indigenous School?
78.3% of students at Six Directions Indigenous 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (505) 863-1900
- 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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