Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District

640 S. Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 12,043 students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
12,043 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
641 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#81 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
8,611 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
71%
12%
# Asian Students
146 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,180 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
62%
# Black Students
76 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
796 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
413
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
753
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
799
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
871
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
823
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
887
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
875
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
874
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
900
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
955
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
997
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
952
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
966
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
978
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,844 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,073 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,844
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,073
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17 Evans Circle
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Miyamura High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 4th Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 Freedom Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N Hwy 491
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1212.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1313.
Gallup High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #1414.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West Hill
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1616.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jones Ranch Rd 45
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Ramah High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #2020.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #2121.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #2222.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2323.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Cedar
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2424.
Tse'yi'gai High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
Rank: #2525.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2626.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Walnut St
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #2727.
Thoreau High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #2828.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #2929.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #3030.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3131.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #3232.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District manages 33 public schools serving 12,043 students.
What is the rank of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District is ranked #62 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
71% of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,073 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Pros and Cons of Public School Exit Exams
Pros and Cons of Public School Exit Exams
From ensuring academic standards to assessing student readiness for college and career, readers will gain insights into the potential benefits of these exams. However, the article also delves into concerns such as increased stress on students, potential biases in testing, and the limitations of standardized assessments in capturing the full spectrum of student abilities. With a balanced perspective and expert analysis, this resource offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding public school exit exams, empowering them to engage in informed discussions and decision-making regarding education policy and practice.
All-Girl Public High Schools: Improving Confidence and College Success
All-Girl Public High Schools: Improving Confidence and College Success
Discover how all-girl public high schools are making waves in education, fostering confidence and enhancing college success among young women. This article explores the unique benefits of single-gender education, from creating a supportive environment free from gender stereotypes to offering tailored academic programs that empower girls to excel. Learn how these schools cultivate leadership skills, academic achievement, and a strong sense of community, setting students on a path to thrive in college and beyond. With insights from educators and success stories from graduates, uncover the transformative impact of all-girl public high schools on female empowerment and educational attainment.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 33 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Quick Links