Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School's student population of 191 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School?
191 students attend Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School offer ?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School part of?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School is part of Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School District.
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