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Navajo Middle School

Summary:

Navajo Middle School is a public middle school located in Navajo, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 188 students. The school is part of the Gallup school district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Navajo Middle School itself has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico middle schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Navajo Middle School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 27% of Navajo Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 30% in the Gallup district and 39% statewide. In mathematics, the proficiency rate at Navajo Middle School was just 8%, compared to 17% in the Gallup district and 25% statewide. Science proficiency rates were also low, with only 17% of Navajo Middle School students scoring proficient or better, compared to 25% in the Gallup district and 36% statewide. However, the school's Special Education students performed exceptionally well, ranking 1st out of 58 New Mexico middle schools in this subgroup in 2021-2022.

Despite the overall academic challenges faced by Navajo Middle School, the school has experienced a significant decrease in its student-teacher ratio over the past few years, from 23.5 students per teacher in 2022-2023 to 12.8 students per teacher in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies and resources in place to support its students, but the persistent underperformance across multiple academic subjects and student subgroups suggests that the school may face systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 West Walnut Ave
       Navajo, NM  87328

(505) 721-5300

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,555 Help


Students who attend Navajo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Navajo Pine High

Feeder schools for Navajo Middle School:

Elementary:    Navajo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
66.2%
Hispanic:
20.0%
White:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Navajo Middle School ranks worse than 86.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Navajo Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Gallup School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (66.2%), Hispanic (20%), White (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navajo Middle School is 19.5, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navajo Middle School is $12,555, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Gallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Navajo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Navajo Middle School 203rd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Navajo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 97th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Navajo Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.04 146th 157 7.0%
2006 11.44 150th 156 3.8%
2007 13.87 161st 171 5.8%
2008 20.52 145th 172 15.7%
2009 24.71 135th 178 24.2%
2010 44.27 88th 179 50.8%
2011 24.25 140th 173 19.1%
2012 33.79 113th 178 36.5%
2013 9.56 183rd 193 5.2%
2014 15.97 204th 222 8.1%
2015 18.62 186th 207 10.1%
2016 12.99 207th 208 0.5%
2017 16.91 153rd 176 13.1%
2018 14.05 172nd 186 7.5%
2019 6.89 200th 200 0.0%
2022 23.51 165th 232 28.9%
2023 17.06 216th 239 9.6%
2024 17.68 203rd 235 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.20 8th 69 88.4%
2023 20.48 75th 97 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.90 1st 58 98.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 155th 168 7.7%
2019 6.85 175th 175 0.0%
2022 28.77 136th 223 39.0%
2023 17.67 203rd 227 10.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.21 134th 156 14.1%
2022 33.16 114th 220 48.2%
2023 15.72 200th 213 6.1%
2024 15.70 199th 217 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.13 133rd 213 37.6%
2023 18.11 187th 221 15.4%
2024 19.55 182nd 219 16.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.93 28th 32 12.5%
2019 8.42 43rd 43 0.0%
2022 32.21 41st 67 38.8%
2023 30.46 45th 58 22.4%
2024 34.42 37th 59 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at Navajo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.06 174th 181 3.9%
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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 Navajo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 1 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 0 0 0 0 176 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 0 0 0 0 163 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 0 0 0 0 147 n/a n/a 0 147
2007 0 0 0 0 161 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 0 0 0 0 132 n/a n/a 0 132
2009 0 0 0 0 142 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 1 0 0 1 106 0 0 0 108
2011 0 0 2 1 124 0 0 0 127
2012 0 0 4 1 125 0 0 0 130
2013 0 0 4 1 126 0 0 0 131
2014 0 0 0 0 116 0 0 0 116
2015 0 0 0 0 111 0 0 0 111
2016 0 0 0 0 120 0 1 0 121
2017 0 0 0 0 125 0 3 0 128
2018 0 0 0 1 140 0 4 0 145
2019 0 0 0 1 125 0 3 0 129
2020 0 0 0 1 121 1 3 0 126
2021 0 0 1 0 133 1 2 0 137
2022 6 1 1 6 134 1 2 0 151
2023 22 1 1 27 134 1 2 0 188
2024 22 2 2 39 129 0 1 0 195

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 Navajo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 175 12.0 14.6 63.4
2003 175 12.0 14.6 63.4
2004 176 14.0 12.6 0
2005 163 15.0 10.9 87.7
2006 147 15.0 9.8 95.9
2007 161 16.0 10.1 93.8
2008 132 17.0 7.8 86.4
2009 142 13.0 10.9 87.3
2010 108 11.0 9.8 97.2
2011 127 12.0 10.5 97.6
2012 130 10.0 13.0 97.7
2013 131 11.0 11.9 97.7
2014 116 8.0 14.5 95.7
2015 111 6.0 18.5 79.3
2016 121 6.0 20.1 100
2017 128 7.1 17.8 100
2018 145 9.0 16.1 100
2019 129 8.2 15.6 100
2020 126 9.1 13.8 100
2021 137 10.6 12.8 100
2022 151 9.0 16.7 100
2023 188 8.0 23.5 100
2024 195 10.0 19.5 88.7

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 Navajo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 175 12.0 14.6 63.4
2003 175 12.0 14.6 63.4
2004 176 14.0 12.6 0
2005 163 15.0 10.9 87.7
2006 147 15.0 9.8 95.9
2007 161 16.0 10.1 93.8
2008 132 17.0 7.8 86.4
2009 142 13.0 10.9 87.3
2010 108 11.0 9.8 97.2
2011 127 12.0 10.5 97.6
2012 130 10.0 13.0 97.7
2013 131 11.0 11.9 97.7
2014 116 8.0 14.5 95.7
2015 111 6.0 18.5 79.3
2016 121 6.0 20.1 100
2017 128 7.1 17.8 100
2018 145 9.0 16.1 100
2019 129 8.2 15.6 100
2020 126 9.1 13.8 100
2021 137 10.6 12.8 100
2022 151 9.0 16.7 100
2023 188 8.0 23.5 100
2024 195 10.0 19.5 88.7

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 Navajo Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,555

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Navajo Middle School

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 216th of 239 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Navajo Middle School)724.4
 17.4%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)3528.7
 6.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Navajo Middle School)1022
 12%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2927.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students129188
 45.7%
African American01
American Indian125134
 7.2%
Asian01
Hispanic127
 2600%
Pacific Islander01
White022
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Navajo Middle School

Students who attend Navajo Middle School usually go on to attend Navajo Pine High

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended Navajo Middle School.

Navajo Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students at Navajo Middle School are 66% American Indian, 20% Hispanic, 11% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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