Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
61 students

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)97%
5%

Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)3%
45%

Black
(14-15)n/a
5%

White
(14-15)n/a
40%

Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%

Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vechij Himdag Alternative School Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud?
61 students attend Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud part of?
Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud is part of Vechij Himdag Alternative School Inc. School District.
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