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Chief Manuelito Middle

Summary:

Chief Manuelito Middle is a public middle school in Gallup, New Mexico, serving 609 students in grades 6-8. 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. Unfortunately, Chief Manuelito Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools, with a current ranking of 163 out of 235 schools and a 2-star rating.

The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates of 31% in English Language Arts, 15% in Mathematics, and 27% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. Performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively better, but male, White, and low socioeconomic status students performing much worse. Additionally, Chief Manuelito Middle has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.7 students per teacher compared to nearby John F. Kennedy Middle and Gallup Middle schools.

The school's performance has declined over the years, and the 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates that Chief Manuelito Middle serves a high-poverty student population, which can present unique challenges. To improve student outcomes, the school and district should focus on targeted interventions, equitable practices, and a holistic approach to supporting the diverse needs of its students and families.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1325 South Rico St
       Gallup, NM  87301

(505) 721-1051

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,573 Help


Students who attend Chief Manuelito Middle usually attend:

High:    Gallup High

Feeder schools for Chief Manuelito Middle:

Elementary:    Chee Dodge Elementary
    Del Norte Elementary
    Stagecoach Elementary
    Tobe Turpen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
72.2%
Hispanic:
20.9%
White:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Chief Manuelito Middle ranks worse than 69.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd 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 29.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (72.2%), Hispanic (20.9%), White (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Gallup School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Manuelito Middle is 21.6. 4 middle schools in the Gallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Manuelito Middle is $10,573. 5 middle schools in the Gallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chief Manuelito Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Manuelito Middle 163rd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Chief Manuelito Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 Chief Manuelito Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.77 160th 178 10.1%
2010 18.24 153rd 179 14.5%
2011 14.77 159th 173 8.1%
2012 12.48 165th 178 7.3%
2013 18.05 167th 193 13.5%
2014 18.64 199th 222 10.4%
2015 24.68 168th 207 18.8%
2016 23.78 161st 208 22.6%
2017 25.88 134th 176 23.9%
2018 33.67 115th 186 38.2%
2019 38.00 115th 200 42.5%
2022 24.11 162nd 232 30.2%
2023 33.91 148th 239 38.1%
2024 29.11 163rd 235 30.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.93 46th 65 29.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.59 14th 21 33.3%
2022 34.53 40th 69 42.0%
2023 55.05 20th 97 79.4%
2024 29.50 51st 91 44.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.70 39th 58 32.8%
2023 48.28 36th 100 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.92 88th 168 47.6%
2019 49.02 72nd 175 58.9%
2022 29.75 130th 223 41.7%
2023 39.49 126th 227 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.71 103rd 156 34.0%
2019 34.20 96th 160 40.0%
2022 25.42 135th 220 38.6%
2023 34.25 135th 213 36.6%
2024 33.05 137th 217 36.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 36th 52 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 104th 151 31.1%
2019 37.65 85th 152 44.1%
2022 20.04 153rd 213 28.2%
2023 29.73 150th 221 32.1%
2024 24.07 167th 219 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 30th 149 79.9%
2019 83.37 15th 150 90.0%
2022 48.94 74th 214 65.4%
2023 60.28 60th 204 70.6%
2024 29.50 139th 206 32.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 19th 32 40.6%
2019 45.07 21st 43 51.2%
2022 23.57 52nd 67 22.4%
2023 44.87 33rd 58 43.1%
2024 43.99 28th 59 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at Chief Manuelito Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.63 78th 187 58.3%
2023 62.68 71st 229 69.0%
2024 34.39 116th 181 35.9%
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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 Chief Manuelito Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 23 6 2 111 499 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 29 4 4 109 490 0 0 0 636
2011 21 4 5 105 505 0 2 0 642
2012 19 1 7 114 485 0 1 0 627
2013 17 3 5 115 491 0 7 0 638
2014 19 2 6 115 492 0 6 0 640
2015 14 4 5 109 463 0 5 0 600
2016 13 0 3 93 496 0 5 0 610
2017 15 1 4 95 486 0 7 0 608
2018 19 4 6 85 492 0 5 0 611
2019 17 2 5 77 470 1 9 0 581
2020 10 3 2 76 476 0 8 0 575
2021 8 3 2 88 468 1 10 0 580
2022 34 5 6 132 463 0 11 0 651
2023 26 3 5 113 455 0 7 0 609
2024 24 5 8 129 445 0 5 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 Chief Manuelito Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 641 38.0 16.9 83.6
2010 636 39.0 16.3 77.4
2011 642 40.0 16.0 79.6
2012 627 38.0 16.5 85
2013 638 38.0 16.7 82.8
2014 640 39.4 16.2 98.4
2015 600 40.0 15.0 74.2
2016 610 42.0 14.5 100
2017 608 40.5 15.0 100
2018 611 39.5 15.4 100
2019 581 37.5 15.4 100
2020 575 39.8 14.4 100
2021 580 34.5 16.8 100
2022 651 31.5 20.6 100
2023 609 28.0 21.7 100
2024 616 28.5 21.6 99.5

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 Chief Manuelito Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 641 38.0 16.9 83.6
2010 636 39.0 16.3 77.4
2011 642 40.0 16.0 79.6
2012 627 38.0 16.5 85
2013 638 38.0 16.7 82.8
2014 640 39.4 16.2 98.4
2015 600 40.0 15.0 74.2
2016 610 42.0 14.5 100
2017 608 40.5 15.0 100
2018 611 39.5 15.4 100
2019 581 37.5 15.4 100
2020 575 39.8 14.4 100
2021 580 34.5 16.8 100
2022 651 31.5 20.6 100
2023 609 28.0 21.7 100
2024 616 28.5 21.6 99.5

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 Chief Manuelito Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,573

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Manuelito Middle

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 115th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 239 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Chief Manuelito Middle)3319.8
 13.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2516.8
 8.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chief Manuelito Middle)1724
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)1422.3
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Chief Manuelito Middle)3926.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)3528.7
 6.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chief Manuelito Middle)1710.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)1520
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Chief Manuelito Middle)2925.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)2927.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chief Manuelito Middle)1014.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)1617.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students581609
 4.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian470455
 3.2%
Asian55
Hispanic77113
 46.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1726
 52.9%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Manuelito Middle

Students at Chief Manuelito Middle are 72% American Indian, 21% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Asian.

Chief Manuelito Middle ranks 163rd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chief Manuelito Middle usually go on to attend Gallup High

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Chief Manuelito Middle.


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