Lake Valley Navajo School serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Valley Navajo School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lake Valley Navajo School's student population of 27 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Valley Navajo School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Valley Navajo School often compared to?
Lake Valley Navajo Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mariano Lake Community School, T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'olta' Community School, Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lake Valley Navajo School?
27 students attend Lake Valley Navajo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lake Valley Navajo School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Valley Navajo School?
Lake Valley Navajo School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Valley Navajo School offer ?
Lake Valley Navajo School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Valley Navajo School part of?
Lake Valley Navajo School is part of Lake Valley Navajo School District.
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