Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, Hozho Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hozho Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hozho Academy's student population of 781 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Hozho Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hozho Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
36%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
14%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hozho Academy's ranking?
Hozho Academy is ranked #593 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hozho Academy often compared to?
Hozho Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hozho Academy?
781 students attend Hozho Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hozho Academy students are American Indian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hozho Academy?
Hozho Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hozho Academy offer ?
Hozho Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hozho Academy part of?
Hozho Academy is part of Hozho Academy School District.
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