Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87321

Summary:

The 87321 zip code is home to two schools - Ramah High and Ramah Elementary, both of which are performing below average compared to state and district standards. The data suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes in this area.

Neither Ramah High nor Ramah Elementary stand out as high-performing schools. Ramah High is ranked 125 out of 190 New Mexico high schools, with a 2-star rating, while Ramah Elementary is ranked 326 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state and Gallup district averages. Additionally, Ramah High's four-year graduation rate of 76.7% is below the state average.

The data also reveals that both schools have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. The student-teacher ratios at Ramah High and Ramah Elementary are slightly higher than the state average, which may impact the quality of instruction. Overall, the analysis suggests that targeted interventions and support are needed to address the underlying factors contributing to the low performance of these schools and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 87321 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (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	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Ramah Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27 Lewis St	Ramah	87321	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-3700	232	14	17.1	100.0%	41 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	26.4	326^th of 433 public elementary schools	24.7%		23.7	352^nd of 435 public elementary schools	19.1%	26		19.0	26.0	19.0	$15,427
Ramah High	Public	6-12	74 S Bloomfield Ave	Ramah	87321	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-3800	287	15	19.7	100.0%	55 (19.2%)	3 (1.0%)	46 (16.0%)	6 (2.1%)	172 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	31.2	125^th of 190 public high schools	34.2%		49.1	67^th of 170 public high schools	60.6%	58	19.0	22.0	32.0	29.0	$15,514

Cities Near Zip Code 87321

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ramah	0.72 mi	2	80^th
Zuni	17.34 mi	4	125^th
Pinehill	17.67 mi	1
Vanderwagen	18.83 mi	2	134^th
Gallup	20.58 mi	20	84^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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