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Six Directions Indigenous School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Six Directions Indigenous School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Six Directions Indigenous School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
918 Schools
# Students
58 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Six Directions Indigenous School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.1%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.56
% American Indian
74%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,707 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,414 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,707
$15,107
Spending / Student
$21,414
$14,456
Best Six Directions Indigenous School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Six Directions Indigenous School District?
Six Directions Indigenous School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Six Directions Indigenous School District?
Six Directions Indigenous School District is ranked #116 out of 140 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Six Directions Indigenous School District?
74% of Six Directions Indigenous School District students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Six Directions Indigenous School District?
Six Directions Indigenous School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Six Directions Indigenous School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,414 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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