Gavilan Canyon serves 23 students in grades 6-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
30%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gavilan Canyon?
23 students attend Gavilan Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gavilan Canyon students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gavilan Canyon?
Gavilan Canyon has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gavilan Canyon offer ?
Gavilan Canyon offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Gavilan Canyon part of?
Gavilan Canyon is part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District.
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