Black Mesa Community School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Mesa Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Black Mesa Community School's student population of 55 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Mesa Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Black Mesa Community School?
55 students attend Black Mesa Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Black Mesa Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Mesa Community School?
Black Mesa Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Mesa Community School offer ?
Black Mesa Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Mesa Community School part of?
Black Mesa Community School is part of Black Mesa Community School District.
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