CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in GALLUP, NM with about 611 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE School, located in Gallup, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. Named in honor of the revered Navajo leader Manuelito, the school is situated in a region with a deep, rich cultural heritage. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body, which primarily includes students from the local community and surrounding areas of the Navajo Nation.

The school’s mission centers on providing a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the larger Gallup-McKinley school system, CHIEF MANUELITO MIDDLE offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while promoting values of respect, responsibility, and cultural pride. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to empower its students to become contributing members of the community and lifelong learners.

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