Best Public Schools in Thoreau, NM

Summary:

The city of Thoreau, New Mexico is home to three public schools - Thoreau High, Thoreau Elementary, and Thoreau Middle - all part of the Gallup-McKinley City Schools District. While the schools serve students from pre-K through 12th grade, the data reveals that none of the Thoreau schools are standouts, with all three receiving low state-wide rankings and ratings.

Across the three Thoreau schools, the student population is predominantly Native American, ranging from 76.76% to 80.63%, while the percentage of white, African American, and Asian students is low. Economically, the schools face significant challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratios vary, with Thoreau High and Thoreau Middle performing better than the district average, but Thoreau Elementary lagging behind.

The consistent low performance, high poverty levels, racial disparities, and inconsistent student-teacher ratios suggest that the Thoreau schools face systemic challenges that need to be addressed. Improving educational outcomes for the students in this community will require a comprehensive approach to tackle these complex issues and provide equitable opportunities for all learners.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Thoreau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	#6 Fourth Ave	Thoreau	87323	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-4400	400	22	18.1	100.0%	22 (5.5%)	5 (1.3%)	49 (12.3%)	5 (1.3%)	316 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15.8	394^th of 435 public elementary schools	9.4%		19.1	347^th of 420 public elementary schools	17.4%	47	21.0	10.0	12.0	$12,558
Thoreau High	Public	9-12	4 Hawk Circle	Thoreau	87323	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-4500	475	25	19.0	100.0%	29 (6.1%)	7 (1.5%)	44 (9.3%)	5 (1.1%)	383 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	12.8	157^th of 170 public high schools	7.6%		9.6	156^th of 177 public high schools	11.9%	1	9.0		20.0	$12,149
Thoreau Middle	Public	6-8	8 Hawk Circle	Thoreau	87323	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-4600	284	15	18.9	100.0%	18 (6.3%)	5 (1.8%)	33 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	218 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	23.2	186^th of 239 public middle schools	22.2%		12.2	208^th of 232 public middle schools	10.3%	22	29.0	10.0	17.0	$11,602

Cities Near Thoreau

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Prewitt	9.62 mi	1
Crownpoint	13.24 mi	8	98^th
Bluewater	17 mi	1	3^rd
Fort Wingate	19.02 mi	2
Church Rock	23.5 mi	1	129^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.