Gallup


Summary:

The Gallup-McKinley City Schools district in New Mexico serves 31 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 101 out of 119 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While most schools in the district perform poorly compared to other schools in New Mexico, a few standout schools emerge. Lincoln Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.5) among elementary schools and is the highest-ranked school in the district, placing 98th out of 435 elementary schools statewide and earning a 4-star rating. Red Rock Elementary and Indian Hills Elementary also stand out as high-performing elementary schools. At the middle school level, Gallup Middle is the highest-ranked school, placing 73rd out of 239 middle schools in the state and earning a 3-star rating.

The schools in the Gallup-McKinley City Schools district face significant challenges, with a high percentage of Native American students (ranging from 36.96% to 92.45%) and nearly universal eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While the district's overall performance is poor, the standout schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible, and understanding the factors that contribute to their success could provide valuable insights for improving the district as a whole.

District Detail

 640 S. Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301

 (505) 721-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 119 New Mexico districts

See the 2023 New Mexico District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,709

Primary Schools: 16
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 9
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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