Central

The Central district in New Mexico contains 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students across the Kirtland and Shiprock areas. The district is ranked 78 out of 82 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the district, Judy Nelson Elementary and Kirtland Middle are the highest-performing, ranking 185 and 127 out of 345 and 192 schools in their respective categories in New Mexico. These schools outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Newcomb Elementary also stands out as the second-highest performing school in the district, ranking 195 out of 345 elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating.

The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing below the state averages in academic assessments. The high schools in the Central district have a 78.0% four-year graduation rate, on par with the state average, but the schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 66.6% to 98.26%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gaps across the district.