KAYENTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kayenta Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) school district, located in Kayenta, AZ with about 526 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Kayenta Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Kayenta Middle School, located on North U.S. Highway 163 in Kayenta, Arizona, serves as a vital educational hub within the Kayenta 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 supportive academic environment for students in the middle grade levels. The institution focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and cultural identity, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while honoring the values and heritage of the surrounding community.
The school operates under the mission of the Kayenta Unified School District, which emphasizes high academic standards, technology integration, and student-centered learning. By offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and academic programs, Kayenta Middle School strives to engage students during their formative adolescent years. Through its dedicated faculty and administration, the school seeks to bridge traditional indigenous knowledge with contemporary educational practices, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate a rapidly changing global society.
For more information, contact Kayenta Middle School at (928) 697-2006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
http://www.kayenta.k12.az.us
KAYENTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Kayenta, AZ with about 526 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 526 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KAYENTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 96% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 96.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.