NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL

NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in NAVAJO, NM with about 145 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Navajo, New Mexico, and operates as part of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in a region with deep cultural ties to the Navajo Nation, which significantly influences the school's identity and its commitment to serving a primarily Native American student population. The school serves as a central educational hub for the area, focusing on foundational middle school academics while operating within the unique socio-economic and geographic context of the high desert of northwestern New Mexico.

As part of the Gallup-McKinley County district, NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the standard state curriculum while striving to integrate the values and traditions of the surrounding community into the student experience. The school aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. Through its digital presence and district alignment, the school seeks to engage parents and community members in the educational process, working to overcome the challenges often faced by rural schools by fostering a sense of cultural belonging and academic persistence.

For more information, contact NAVAJO MIDDLE SCHOOL at (505) 721-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.