Serving 508 students in grades 5-8, Kayenta Middle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kayenta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kayenta Middle School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kayenta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kayenta Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
97%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kayenta Middle School's ranking?
Kayenta Middle School is ranked #1596 out of 1,854 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kayenta Middle School?
508 students attend Kayenta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kayenta Middle School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kayenta Middle School?
Kayenta Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kayenta Middle School offer ?
Kayenta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kayenta Middle School part of?
Kayenta Middle School is part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396).
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