Summary:
The city of Tohatchi, New Mexico is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Tohatchi Elementary and Ch'ooshgai Community School) and 1 high school (Tohatchi High). These schools serve a high-need student population, with all three schools having a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Ch'ooshgai Community School stands out with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.5, significantly lower than the other schools. Tohatchi High School also performs well, outperforming the Gallup district and the state of New Mexico in science proficiency, though it lags behind the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
The data highlights the challenges faced by the schools in Tohatchi, with high poverty levels and the need for targeted interventions and community partnerships to address the needs of the student population. However, the exceptional student-teacher ratio at Ch'ooshgai Community School and the strong performance of Tohatchi High School in certain areas suggest that there are also pockets of success and potential best practices that could be replicated to improve outcomes for all students in the Tohatchi area.
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