Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School in Chinle, AZ currently reports no active enrollment or teaching staff, with zero students and a student–teacher ratio of 0:1 in the most recent years.
Math proficiency declined to 8% in 2023, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and below the Chinle Unified District average of 21%.
Reading proficiency decreased to 19% in 2022, remaining lower than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 20%.
Graduation rates reported are anomalous and inconsistent, with nonsensical values exceeding 100%, preventing accurate comparison to the state average of 77% and district average of 77%.
Historic data shows a gradual decline in student enrollment and teaching staff since the early 2000s, with zero students reported from 2016 onward, indicating a significant demographic shift.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (05-06)
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(05-06)100%
7%
Asian
(05-06)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(05-06)n/a
39%
Black
(05-06)n/a
5%
White
(05-06)n/a
47%
Hawaiian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
42%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School?
14 students attend Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School students are American Indian.
What grades does Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School part of?
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158).
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