Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catherine A. Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Church Rock Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Church Rock, NM, covering an area of approximately 138.7 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine A. Miller Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
American Indian
77%
11%
Hispanic
15%
63%
White
3%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catherine A. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Catherine A. Miller Elementary School?
317 students attend Catherine A. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Catherine A. Miller Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Catherine A. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catherine A. Miller Elementary School part of?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School is part of Gallup School District.
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