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Gallup Central Alternative School

Public | 6-12 | 243 students

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Posted September 11, 2006

I think Gallup Central High School encourages all students to continue on with their education and to keep giving your best. I'm glad this school also offers Adults to come back and get a High School diploma if you don't have one. I graduated from this school and the teachers are awesome! Teachers here are more like friends that help you with school work.
—Submitted by joy, a former student


Posted May 20, 2006

This school is very encouraging and fun. Especially for the teenage parent(s)! If you have a child or are about to have one, this is a good school to go to! The staff helps the student finish their schooling and encourages them to continue. Also, Central helps a student with their school if they are going to work too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 9, 2005

Gallup Central High School is one of the best schools i have ever been to. The teachers really want the students to succeed in every part of their life. The teachers really care and help. I used to hate school and after attending Gallup Central, i love school. Mostly I love the teachers, they really helped me get through school. I give Gallup Central High School an A+. If only there were more schools like this one, students would acctually enjoy school.
—Submitted by Jennifer Jones, a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

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2009

 
 
8%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

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2009

 
 
8%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

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2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Studentsn/a
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African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
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Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Malen/a
African Americann/a
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Economically disadvantagedn/a
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English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students5%
Femalen/a
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students5%
Femalen/a
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students7%
Female8%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Native American6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited0%

Reading

All Students17%
Female22%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Native American15%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
5%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
14%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students6%
Female6%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American8%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students15%
Female22%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American15%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students6%
Female6%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American8%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students9%
Female11%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American12%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
American Indian/Alaska Native 87% 11%
Hispanic 11% 56%
White 2% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 721-1051

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