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Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 11,709 students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
11,709 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
636 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)77%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
8,198 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
12%
# Asian Students
154 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,194 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
62%
# Black Students
102 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
847 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
471
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
721
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
740
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
788
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
857
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
826
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
898
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
679
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
783
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
782
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,041
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,046
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,054
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,410
$14,560
Spending / Student
$16,531
$13,933
Best Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tse Yi Gai High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #99.
Crownpoint Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Tohatchi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1313.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crownpoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ramah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1616.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Navajo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Stagecoach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Thoreau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2222.
David Skeet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2323.
Miyamura High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #2424.
Tohatchi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
Crownpoint High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Navajo Pine High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tohatchi High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #2828.
Thoreau Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #2929.
Gallup High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: #3030.
Navajo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3131.
Thoreau High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #3232.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6102 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District manages 33 public schools serving 11,709 students.
What is the rank of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District is ranked #119 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
70% of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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