B+
Above Average
84/100

Jefferson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 300 MOLLICA DR, Gallup, NM 87301
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in New Mexico
Growth
A
Students gain 1.40 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 85th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Mexico for growth

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
473
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%85/100Students gain 1.40 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−5 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
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 New Mexico 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
Hispanic35%45%reading +9 pts, math +22 pts88th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native17%27%reading -1 pts, math +11 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income27%37%reading +3 pts, math +16 pts80th 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 300 MOLLICA DR
City Gallup
ZIP Code 87301
District 3501110
NCES School ID 350111000306
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87301

Understanding the community around Jefferson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,854
Per Capita Income $25,299
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $141,800
Median Rent $838
Owner-Occupied 55.6%
Renter-Occupied 44.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 61.3%
Hispanic/Latino 31.1%
White 4.9%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 473
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 473 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson Elementary receive per student?
Jefferson Elementary receives $17,740 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson Elementary in 87301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,468
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
44.4%

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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