Best Public Schools in Shiprock, NM

The city of Shiprock, New Mexico is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across the district compared to state and regional averages.

Among the standout schools, Eva B Stokely Elementary has the highest statewide ranking and the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the majority of Shiprock schools struggle, with Tse Bit Ai Middle School having the lowest Mathematics proficiency rate at just 10.14%. The high schools, including Shiprock High and Shiprock Northwest High School, have graduation rates around 78%, which is significantly below the state average.

The data also reveals that the Shiprock schools serve a population with very high levels of poverty, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 67.69% at Mesa Elementary to 98% at Shiprock Northwest High School. This high poverty level likely contributes to the low academic performance and suggests that the schools in this area require significant additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by their students.