Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Tohatchi 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% (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 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tohatchi Middle serves the northwest part of its school district in Tohatchi, NM, covering an area of approximately 612.1 square miles. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 13.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 23.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tohatchi Middle School's student population of 297 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 207% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Tohatchi 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 Tohatchi Middle School is 0.49, which is less 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
#700 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
69%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tohatchi Middle School's ranking?
Tohatchi Middle School is ranked #700 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% 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 Tohatchi Middle School?
297 students attend Tohatchi Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tohatchi Middle School students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 Tohatchi Middle School?
Tohatchi Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tohatchi Middle School offer ?
Tohatchi Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tohatchi Middle School part of?
Tohatchi Middle School is part of Gallup School District.
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