Zuni School District

12 Twin Buttes Drive
Zuni, NM 87327
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,087 students in Zuni School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Zuni School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,087 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Zuni School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 75-79% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#142 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Zuni  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zuni  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zuni  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
(20-21)
75-79%
66%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Zuni  School District and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
818 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
75%
12%
# Asian Students
22 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
56
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,915 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Zuni  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart displays total spending of Zuni  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,915
$14,756
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Zuni  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,028
$14,121
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Zuni  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Zuni School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zuni School District?
Zuni School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District is ranked #139 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zuni School District?
75% of Zuni School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Zuni School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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