Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, Six Directions Indigenous School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Six Directions Indigenous School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Six Directions Indigenous School's student population of 64 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Six Directions Indigenous School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
95%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Six Directions Indigenous School?
64 students attend Six Directions Indigenous School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Six Directions Indigenous School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Six Directions Indigenous School?
Six Directions Indigenous School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Six Directions Indigenous School offer ?
Six Directions Indigenous School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Six Directions Indigenous School part of?
Six Directions Indigenous School is part of Six Directions Indigenous School District.
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