Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 11,709 students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
8,198 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
12%
# Asian Students
154 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,194 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
62%
# Black Students
102 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
847 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
471
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
721
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
740
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
788
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
857
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
826
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
898
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
679
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
783
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
782
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,041
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,046
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,054
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District manages 33 public schools serving 11,709 students.
What is the rank of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District is ranked #119 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
70% of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District?
Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 33 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,709 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
