Zuni

The Zuni school district in New Mexico consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing below state averages, there are a few standout schools worth highlighting.

Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary is the largest school in the district with 480 students, and it outperforms the Zuni district and state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has the lowest SchoolDigger rating of 0 stars out of 5, ranking 283 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. In contrast, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, the smallest high school with only 47 students, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 76.7% and a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Overall, the Zuni school district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across all schools. The district as a whole is ranked 113 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While Zuni High and Zuni Middle have particularly low proficiency rates, the data highlights opportunities for improvement, such as leveraging the strengths of Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary and exploring the personalized learning approach at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy.