Six Directions Indigenous School

Summary:

Six Directions Indigenous School is a public charter high school located in Gallup, New Mexico, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school is part of the Six Directions Indigenous School District, which is ranked 119 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 8.9 to 12.1 in recent years, Six Directions Indigenous School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 13% compared to the state's 39%, and its Science proficiency rate was 17% compared to the state's 36%. The school's performance on the SAT School Day assessment for 11th-grade students is also significantly lower than the state average, with only 20% proficient in ELA and 4% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state's 34% and 11%, respectively. However, the school's Native American student subgroup performed relatively well in the 2021-2022 school year, ranking 7th out of 44 high schools in the state for ELA proficiency.

The school serves a predominantly Native American student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While Six Directions Indigenous School struggles with overall academic performance, its low student-teacher ratio and the strong performance of its Native American student subgroup in certain years suggest the potential for the school to better serve its target population. However, the school's challenges are reflective of broader educational challenges in the Gallup area, as it is situated near other high schools, such as Gallup High School and Miyamura High School, that also struggle academically.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301

(505) 863-1900

District: Six Directions Indigenous School

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,208

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

98.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Six Directions Indigenous School ranks worse than 98.7% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Six Directions Indigenous School ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Six Directions Indigenous School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Six Directions Indigenous School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Six Directions Indigenous School employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Six Directions Indigenous School is $16,208.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Six Directions Indigenous School:

SchoolDigger ranks Six Directions Indigenous School 232^nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Six Directions Indigenous School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Native American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Six Directions Indigenous School 186^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Six Directions Indigenous School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Native American students:

Six Directions Indigenous School:

SchoolDigger ranks Six Directions Indigenous School 119^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Six Directions Indigenous School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.14	232^nd	235	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	36.33	18^th	32	43.8%
2019	54.34	16^th	43	62.8%
2024	17.66	54^th	59	8.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Six Directions Indigenous School

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Rank History for all high school students at Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.14	186^th	190	2.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.92	42^nd	159	73.6%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.49	7^th	44	84.1%
2024	17.66	41^st	43	4.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Six Directions Indigenous School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	0	3	46	0	49
2018	1	1	5	64	1	72
2019	0	0	3	65	0	68
2020	0	0	4	62	0	66
2021	0	0	1	77	0	78
2022	1	0	2	61	0	64
2023	1	0	1	74	0	76
2024	0	0	0	59	1	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Six Directions Indigenous School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	49	3.5	13.8	83.7
2018	72	4.9	14.5	72.2
2019	68	4.1	16.5	39.7
2020	66	8.1	8.0	39.4
2021	78	6.4	12.1	100
2022	64	7.1	8.9	100
2023	76	7.1	10.6	100
2024	60	4.0	15.0	78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Six Directions Indigenous School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	49	3.5	13.8	83.7
2018	72	4.9	14.5	72.2
2019	68	4.1	16.5	39.7
2020	66	8.1	8.0	39.4
2021	78	6.4	12.1	100
2022	64	7.1	8.9	100
2023	76	7.1	10.6	100
2024	60	4.0	15.0	78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Six Directions Indigenous School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,208

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Six Directions Indigenous School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	68	76	11.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	65	74	13.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	100%	60.3%

Schools Near Six Directions Indigenous School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Six Directions Indigenous School	Public, Charter	6-12	2055 Nm 602	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Six Directions Indigenous School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 863-1900	60	4	15.0	78.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	9.1	186^th of 190 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)			17.0	13.0	$16,208
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup	Public, Charter	9-12	705 Gurley Ave	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Middle College High School Charter - Gallup	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 772-9945	150	4	35.7	58.0%	20 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (14.0%)	4 (2.7%)	98 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	55.7	58^th of 190 public high schools	69.5%		76.2	39^th of 170 public high schools	77.1%	19	38.0	17.0	57.0
Gallup Central Alternative	Public	6-12	325 Marguerite St	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1051	146	10	14.6	94.5%	19 (13.0%)	6 (4.1%)	58 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (39.7%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	21.1	152^nd of 190 public high schools	20.0%					(n/a)	23.0	3.0	21.0	21.0	$13,651
Miyamura High School	Public	9-12	680 South Boardman	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1900	1,387	54	25.9	101.2%	108 (7.8%)	4 (0.3%)	335 (24.2%)	26 (1.9%)	890 (64.2%)	3 (0.2%)	21 (1.5%)	37	105^th of 190 public high schools	44.7%		22.6	128^th of 170 public high schools	24.7%	23	21.0	6.0	39.0		$11,416
Gallup High	Public	9-12	1055 Rico St	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-2500	994	46	21.8	98.1%	53 (5.3%)	8 (0.8%)	184 (18.5%)	4 (0.4%)	731 (73.5%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.2%)	27.5	135^th of 190 public high schools	28.9%		14.2	153^rd of 170 public high schools	10.0%	18	20.0	4.0	33.0		$12,128
Wingate High School	Public	9-12	1737 Shush Drive	Fort Wingate	87316	McKinley County	Wingate High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 488-6400	344	31	11.2	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	344 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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Students at Six Directions Indigenous School are 98% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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Six Directions Indigenous School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of New Mexico high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 60 students attended Six Directions Indigenous School.

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