D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Tsehootsooi Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 Navajo Rt. 12, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 13% proficient · 3rd percentile in Arizona
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
273
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 4th percentile among Arizona middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−31 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency13% (−29 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
American Indian / Alaska Native12%13%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Navajo Rt. 12
City Fort Defiance
ZIP Code 86504
District 0409430
NCES School ID 040943000968
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 86504

Understanding the community around Tsehootsooi Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,738
Per Capita Income $18,762
Poverty Rate 26.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $35,600
Median Rent $695
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tsehootsooi Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 98.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 273
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tsehootsooi Middle School?
Tsehootsooi Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tsehootsooi Middle School?
Tsehootsooi Middle School has 273 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Tsehootsooi Middle School serve?
Tsehootsooi Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tsehootsooi Middle School receive per student?
Tsehootsooi Middle School receives $18,707 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 86504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026