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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 2/10, 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 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% 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
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
12,043 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
641 Teachers
22,283 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 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)77%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
62%
# Black Students
76 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
796 Students
67,116 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
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
799
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
871
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
823
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
887
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
875
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
874
24,024
# 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 $14,531. 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 $13,905. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,844
$14,531
Spending / Student
$16,073
$13,905
Best Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tse'yi'gai High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-1051
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 West Hill
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramah High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N Hwy 491
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1111.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1313.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 Evans Circle
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1616.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Freedom Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 4th Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #2222.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Jones Ranch Rd 45
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #2323.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #2424.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #2525.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Walnut St
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #2828.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2929.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #3030.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #3131.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #3232.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 #119 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $13,905. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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