TOHATCHI MIDDLE

GALLUP
MID SCHOOL LANE
TOHATCHI, NM 87325
297 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tohatchi Middle School, located in Tohatchi, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gallup McKinley County Schools (GMCS) district. Situated in a region with a deep connection to Navajo (Diné) culture, the school serves as a central hub for students in the Tohatchi community. The school focuses on providing a core middle school curriculum designed to bridge the gap between primary education and high school, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the unique cultural context of the Four Corners region.

As a member of the GMCS district, Tohatchi Middle School benefits from the resources and collaborative efforts of a larger school system while maintaining its local identity. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district’s broader goals of fostering educational equity, supporting student well-being, and preparing youth for future success. By leveraging its digital platform at http://tom.gmcs.k12.nm.us/, the school provides families and the community with access to essential updates, administrative resources, and information regarding student life and academic expectations.
297
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    204 (68.7%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (17.8%)
  • White
    20 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
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: GALLUP
Phone: (505)721-1051
Website: http://tom.gmcs.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 235
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 87
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 124
Gender Ratio