The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)100%
13%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
58%
Black
(09-10)n/a
2%
White
(09-10)n/a
25%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Nataani Nez Elementary School?
409 students attend Nataani Nez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nataani Nez Elementary School students are American Indian.
What grades does Nataani Nez Elementary School offer ?
Nataani Nez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Nataani Nez Elementary School part of?
Nataani Nez Elementary School is part of Central School District.
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