Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, Gallup Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gallup Middle serves the southwest part of Gallup, NM, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 356.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the farthest edges reaching up to 29.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallup Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Gallup Middle School's student population of 480 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 132% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
PreparingOurStudentsForExcellenceInAMulticulturalSociety
School Rankings
Gallup Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#336 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
49%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup Middle School's ranking?
Gallup Middle School is ranked #336 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Gallup Middle School often compared to?
Gallup Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Gallup Middle School?
480 students attend Gallup Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gallup Middle School students are American Indian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallup Middle School?
Gallup Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gallup Middle School offer ?
Gallup Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallup Middle School part of?
Gallup Middle School is part of Gallup School District.
School Reviews
Review Gallup Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
