Gallup

The Gallup school district in New Mexico serves 32 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 9 high schools, catering to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 73 out of 82 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the Gallup district are Red Rock Elementary, which ranks 67 out of 345 elementary schools in New Mexico and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (56.39%) and Mathematics (43.61%) compared to the district and state averages. Chee Dodge Elementary also performs well, ranking 143 out of 345 elementary schools with 43.4% proficiency in ELA and 33.02% in Math. At the high school level, Ramah High stands out, ranking 57 out of 131 high schools in the state with the highest proficiency rates in ELA (36.78%) and Math (35.63%), as well as a 78% four-year graduation rate. Crownpoint High also performs well, ranking 60 out of 131 high schools with the second-highest proficiency rates in ELA (33.96%) and Science (45.28%).

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Gallup schools, with some institutions significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to these disparities. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools indicate that the Gallup district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which likely plays a significant role in the academic outcomes observed, highlighting the importance of addressing issues of equity and access to resources.