TSE BIT AI MIDDLE

CENTRAL
US HWY 64
SHIPROCK, NM 87420
390 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tse’bit’ai Middle School is a public institution located in Shiprock, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of the local community within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated in the heart of the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic context of the region, emphasizing a learning environment that reflects the values and identity of its students. The name "Tse’bit’ai" itself holds significant cultural meaning, referring to "Winged Rock," the iconic geological landmark known as Shiprock.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the Central Consolidated School District, Tse’bit’ai Middle School integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student development, community engagement, and cultural preservation. Through its digital presence, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, offering a platform to showcase its academic programs, extracurricular activities, and commitment to student success in a unique, rural, and culturally rich setting.
390
Total Students
30.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    355 (91.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.1%)
  • White
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CENTRAL
Phone: (505)368-4741
Website: http://www.ccsdnm.org/tsebitai
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 390
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 119
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 144
Gender Ratio