Zuni

The Zuni Public Schools district in New Mexico serves a predominantly Native American student population across 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools (one of which is a cyber academy). These schools face significant economic challenges, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and generally underperform compared to other schools in the state.

The standout schools in the district include Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, which has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 5.8, and Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary, which has the highest percentage of Native American students at 94.38% and the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 100%. While these schools offer unique educational opportunities, the overall district struggles, with all schools ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico schools.

The lack of racial and ethnic diversity, coupled with the significant economic challenges faced by the student population, suggest that the Zuni Public Schools district has room for improvement in providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of the community. However, the presence of the Twin Buttes Cyber Academy indicates potential opportunities for innovative approaches to education that could benefit students in the district.