Serving 109 students in grades 6-12, Gallup Central Alternative ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 25% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallup Central Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gallup Central Alternative's student population of 109 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gallup Central Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup Central Alternative is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
58%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)25%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup Central Alternative's ranking?
Gallup Central Alternative is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallup Central Alternative?
The graduation rate of Gallup Central Alternative is 25%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Gallup Central Alternative?
109 students attend Gallup Central Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gallup Central Alternative students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallup Central Alternative?
Gallup Central Alternative has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gallup Central Alternative offer ?
Gallup Central Alternative offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gallup Central Alternative part of?
Gallup Central Alternative is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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