GANADO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ganado Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Ganado Unified School District (4157) school district, located in Ganado, AZ with about 361 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Ganado Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ganado Middle School, located on Highway 264 in Ganado, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub within the Ganado Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive learning environment. It focuses on preparing students for the transition from elementary to high school by fostering academic growth, personal development, and a strong sense of pride in their heritage and community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the values and traditions of the Diné (Navajo) people. Through a combination of rigorous core instruction, elective opportunities, and supportive extracurricular activities, Ganado Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and character in its student body. By leveraging resources from the district’s official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families and stakeholders, working collectively to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact Ganado Middle School at (928) 755-1220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
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GANADO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Ganado, AZ with about 361 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 361 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GANADO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
97.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
White
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.