Serving 224 students in grades 6-8, Navajo Middle School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Navajo Middle School serves the northwest part of its school district in Navajo, NM, covering an area of approximately 146.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Navajo Middle School's student population of 224 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 309% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Navajo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Navajo Middle School is 0.63, 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
#655 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
54%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
26%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
11%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Navajo Middle School's ranking?
Navajo Middle School is ranked #655 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Navajo Middle School?
224 students attend Navajo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Navajo Middle School students are American Indian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Navajo Middle School?
Navajo Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Navajo Middle School offer ?
Navajo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Navajo Middle School part of?
Navajo Middle School is part of Gallup School District.
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