Serving 194 students in grades 3-5, Ganado Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ganado Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ganado Intermediate School's student population of 194 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Ganado Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ganado Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1933 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
92%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganado Intermediate School's ranking?
Ganado Intermediate School is ranked #1933 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ganado Intermediate School?
194 students attend Ganado Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ganado Intermediate School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ganado Intermediate School?
Ganado Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ganado Intermediate School offer ?
Ganado Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ganado Intermediate School part of?
Ganado Intermediate School is part of Ganado Unified School District (4157).
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