Summary:
The city of Zuni, New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a cyber academy). While the overall academic performance in the Zuni school district lags behind state averages, there are a few standout schools worth highlighting.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and has the highest proficiency rates in the district across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, despite serving a high-need student population with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Zuni High School and Zuni Middle School have particularly low proficiency rates, with less than 20% of students proficient in most subject areas.
The Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, a high school with the smallest enrollment and lowest student-to-teacher ratio in the district, has maintained a consistent statewide ranking in the bottom 20% of New Mexico high schools. However, the school has the same 76.7% four-year graduation rate as the larger Zuni High School, suggesting its alternative model may be providing value to a specific subset of students.
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