Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nizhoni Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Nizhoni Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nizhoni Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nizhoni Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Nizhoni Elementary School?
253 students attend Nizhoni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Nizhoni Elementary School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nizhoni Elementary School?
Nizhoni Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nizhoni Elementary School offer ?
Nizhoni Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nizhoni Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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