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Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School

Pinon Street Bdg 1415
Shiprock, NM 87420
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 15-19%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School's student population of 136 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
15-19%
24%
≤20%
34%
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School?
136 students attend Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School?
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School offer ?
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School part of?
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School is part of Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 15-19%
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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