Indian Hills Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gallup, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 302 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Gallup school district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Indian Hills Elementary consistently outperforms the Gallup district and the state of New Mexico in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 42% of Indian Hills Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 30% for Gallup and 39% for the state. In Mathematics, 28% of Indian Hills Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 17% for Gallup and 25% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 39% of students proficient or better, compared to 25% for Gallup and 36% for the state. Indian Hills Elementary performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and Native American students, where it ranks among the top schools in the state.
Despite the challenges of having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Indian Hills Elementary has been able to maintain strong academic performance and improve its statewide ranking over the past several years. In comparison to nearby schools like Tobe Turpen Elementary, Chee Dodge Elementary, and Stagecoach Elementary, Indian Hills Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects.
Indian Hills Elementary ranks 151st of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Indian Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : John F. Kennedy MiddleHigh : Miyamura High School
Gallup
In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Indian Hills Elementary.
Students at Indian Hills Elementary are 53% American Indian, 29% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.