Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School in Chinle, AZ currently reports no active enrollment or teaching staff, with zero students and a student–teacher ratio of 0:1 in the most recent years.
Math proficiency declined to 8% in 2023, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and below the Chinle Unified District average of 21%.
Reading proficiency decreased to 19% in 2022, remaining lower than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 20%.
Graduation rates reported are anomalous and inconsistent, with nonsensical values exceeding 100%, preventing accurate comparison to the state average of 77% and district average of 77%.
Historic data shows a gradual decline in student enrollment and teaching staff since the early 2000s, with zero students reported from 2016 onward, indicating a significant demographic shift.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (05-06)
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(05-06)100%
7%
Asian
(05-06)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(05-06)n/a
39%
Black
(05-06)n/a
5%
White
(05-06)n/a
47%
Hawaiian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
42%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School?
14 students attend Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School students are American Indian.
What grades does Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School part of?
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158).
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