Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School serves 216 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School's student population of 216 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School is 0.00, 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)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School?
216 students attend Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School offer ?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School part of?
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School is part of Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School District.
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