Ganado Middle School

Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades 6-8, Ganado Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ganado Middle School's student population of 291 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ganado Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ganado Middle School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1901 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ganado Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ganado Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ganado Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ganado Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
92%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ganado Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ganado Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ganado Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ganado Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ganado Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Ganado Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ganado Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ganado Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ganado Middle School's ranking?
Ganado Middle School is ranked #1901 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ganado Middle School?
291 students attend Ganado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ganado Middle School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ganado Middle School?
Ganado Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ganado Middle School offer ?
Ganado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ganado Middle School part of?
Ganado Middle School is part of Ganado Unified School District (4157).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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