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Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Gallup-McKinley CTY Schools

Gallup Central Alternative School is located in Gallup, NM and is one of 38 schools in Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools School District. It is a alt. school that serves 243 students in grades 6-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Gallup Central Alternative School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Mexico in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gallup Central Alternative School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Gallup Central Alternative School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gallup Central Alternative School's students and teachers. more

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325 Marguerite St, Gallup, NM 87301

(505) 721-1051

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 243

54% 46%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Gallup Central Alternative School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Mexico had 67% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

American Indian/Alaskan Native

84%

Hispanic

15%

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Gallup-McKinley CTY Schools District Spending

$10,199Per Pupil

The Gallup-McKinley CTY Schools spends $10,199 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gallup-McKinley CTY Schools District

11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Gallup Central Alternative School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Mexico average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 9.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below beginning step, nearing proficiency, proficient or advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the NMHSSA

What is it?

The New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

31%

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