Serving 91 students in grades 10-12, Middle College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
39%
12%
Asian
10%
1%
Hispanic
10%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Middle College High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Middle College High School?
91 students attend Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Middle College High School students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle College High School?
Middle College High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle College High School offer ?
Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Middle College High School part of?
Middle College High School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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