Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Hozho Academy 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 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hozho Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hozho Academy's student population of 685 students has grown by 456% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 450% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Hozho Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hozho Academy is 0.69, 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
#522 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
40%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
35%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hozho Academy's ranking?
Hozho Academy is ranked #522 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hozho Academy often compared to?
Hozho Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hozho Academy?
685 students attend Hozho Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hozho Academy students are American Indian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hozho Academy?
Hozho Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hozho Academy offer ?
Hozho Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hozho Academy part of?
Hozho Academy is part of Hozho Academy School District.
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