Zuni School District

12 Twin Buttes Drive
Zuni, NM 87327
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,087 students in Zuni School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Zuni School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,087 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Zuni School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 75-79% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#142 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
24%
14%
34%
14%
33%
(20-21)
75-79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.56
% American Indian
75%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,915 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,915
$14,756
Spending / Student
$22,028
$14,121

Best Zuni School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zuni School District?
Zuni School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District is ranked #139 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zuni School District?
75% of Zuni School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Zuni School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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