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Hozho Academy

Summary:

Hozho Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Gallup, New Mexico, serving students from kindergarten to 10th grade with a current enrollment of 616 students. The school aims to provide a unique educational experience focused on the local Hozho Academy culture and language.

While Hozho Academy maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students per teacher, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in various subjects, lags behind the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 34% in English Language Arts, 18% in Mathematics, and 25% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. This trend is consistent across multiple years, with the school consistently underperforming the state in core academic areas. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, with 100% of the students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student body.

The only nearby school included in the data is the Education Development Center, which is also an alternative school serving a small student population of 16 students. While the Education Development Center has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (81.25% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, it is still lower than the 100% rate at Hozho Academy. Despite the school's academic challenges, the low student-teacher ratio at Hozho Academy could be leveraged as a strength, and targeted interventions and strategies may be necessary to improve student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

 515 Park Ave
       Gallup, NM  87301

(505) 722-4463

District: Hozho Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 433 New Mexico Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,654 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
38.8%
Hispanic:
36.9%
White:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Hozho Academy ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hozho Academy ranks worse than 60.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hozho Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (38.8%), Hispanic (36.9%), White (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hozho Academy is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hozho Academy is $9,654.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hozho Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hozho Academy 268th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Hozho Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hozho Academy 143rd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Hozho Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hozho Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.99 142nd 396 64.1%
2022 24.38 313th 420 25.5%
2023 28.49 314th 435 27.8%
2024 34.55 268th 433 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.71 64th 91 29.7%
2023 27.24 67th 83 19.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.31 111th 166 33.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.90 133rd 165 19.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.72 337th 410 17.8%
2023 32.48 298th 426 30.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.88 59th 343 82.8%
2022 21.19 300th 395 24.1%
2023 26.78 303rd 390 22.3%
2024 30.82 277th 393 29.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.98 259th 392 33.9%
2023 25.48 317th 414 23.4%
2024 34.58 258th 410 37.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.70 312th 389 19.8%
2023 20.55 335th 395 15.2%
2024 19.49 336th 390 13.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.47 89th 99 10.1%
2023 35.38 61st 92 33.7%
2024 38.81 47th 79 40.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.51 12th 199 94.0%
2022 55.64 128th 325 60.6%
2023 33.59 282nd 413 31.7%
2024 52.98 130th 293 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hozho Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.11 150th 232 35.3%
2023 28.49 166th 239 30.5%
2024 34.55 143rd 235 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.77 18th 65 72.3%
2023 27.24 39th 53 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.31 32nd 91 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.90 51st 100 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.01 129th 223 42.2%
2023 32.48 151st 227 33.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.30 139th 220 36.8%
2023 26.78 158th 213 25.8%
2024 30.82 150th 217 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.56 108th 213 49.3%
2023 25.48 163rd 221 26.2%
2024 34.58 130th 219 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.55 168th 204 17.6%
2024 19.49 175th 206 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.08 50th 67 25.4%
2023 35.38 39th 58 32.8%
2024 38.81 33rd 59 44.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hozho Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.56 74th 187 60.4%
2023 33.59 148th 229 35.4%
2024 52.98 72nd 181 60.2%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Hozho Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 43 2 0 11 67 0 0 0 123
2020 82 5 8 63 127 0 7 0 292
2021 93 6 11 120 168 0 11 0 409
2022 97 3 6 181 186 0 24 0 497
2023 110 3 6 227 239 0 31 0 616

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 Hozho Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 123 10.0 12.3 50.4
2020 292 20.0 14.6 55.5
2021 409 24.0 17.0 55.7
2022 497 28.0 17.7 52.7
2023 616 40.2 15.3 100

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 Hozho Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 123 10.0 12.3 50.4
2020 292 20.0 14.6 55.5
2021 409 24.0 17.0 55.7
2022 497 28.0 17.7 52.7
2023 616 40.2 15.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hozho Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,654

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hozho Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 314th of 435 Elementary schools
 36.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Hozho Academy)3015
 15%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Hozho Academy)4022.4
 17.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hozho Academy)3515.5
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Hozho Academy)3533.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hozho Academy)2525.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students123616
 400.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian67239
 256.7%
Asian06
Hispanic11227
 1963.6%
Pacific Islander00
White43110
 155.8%
Two or More Races031
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%100%
 49.6%

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Students at Hozho Academy are 39% American Indian, 37% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% Two or more races.

Hozho Academy ranks 268th of 433 New Mexico alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Hozho Academy.


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