Gallup 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 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 11,709 students in Gallup 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 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 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
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
12%
# Asian Students
154 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,194 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
63%
# Black Students
102 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
847 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
7%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
7,350 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
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
721
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
740
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
788
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
857
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
826
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
898
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
679
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
783
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
782
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,041
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,046
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,054
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<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 $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gallup School District?
Gallup School District manages 33 public schools serving 11,709 students.
What is the rank of Gallup School District?
Gallup 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 School District?
70% of Gallup 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 School District?
Gallup School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Gallup School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
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
