Tsehootsooi Middle School

Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 273 students in grades 7-8, Tsehootsooi Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tsehootsooi Middle School's student population of 273 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Tsehootsooi Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tsehootsooi Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1761 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
9%
35%
19%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tsehootsooi Middle School's ranking?
Tsehootsooi Middle School is ranked #1761 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tsehootsooi Middle School?
273 students attend Tsehootsooi Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tsehootsooi Middle School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tsehootsooi Middle School?
Tsehootsooi Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tsehootsooi Middle School offer ?
Tsehootsooi Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tsehootsooi Middle School part of?
Tsehootsooi Middle School is part of Window Rock Unified District (4154) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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