Waterflow’s public schools score below 86% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Waterflow’s students scored proficient, below the New Mexico average (24%). The grade covers the public school district serving Waterflow, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Waterflow’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 131 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Waterflow’s, its schools beat 6%, lower than their 14% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 19% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
72% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending, and where it came from
The district spent $26,107 per student in FY2024, against $17,681 across New Mexico. 44% of its revenue that year was federal (New Mexico 20%), in the last year of pandemic relief. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Open Bible Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Waterflow’s grade
D: better than 14% of New Mexico school districts. Both inputs trail the New Mexico average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Waterflow, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Tse Bit Ai Middle
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Kirtland Middle
Grades 7–8 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Newcomb Middle
Grades 6–8 · 127 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
8th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Tse Bit Ai Middle
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Kirtland Middle
Grades 7–8 · 372 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Newcomb Middle
Grades 6–8 · 127 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
9th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Kirtland Central High
Grades 9–12 · 743 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Shiprock High
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Newcomb High
Grades 9–12 · 223 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
10th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Kirtland Central High
Grades 9–12 · 743 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Shiprock High
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Newcomb High
Grades 9–12 · 223 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
11th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Kirtland Central High
Grades 9–12 · 743 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Shiprock High
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Newcomb High
Grades 9–12 · 223 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
12th grade in Waterflow · depends on your address
Kirtland Central High
Grades 9–12 · 743 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kirtland
Shiprock High
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Shiprock
Newcomb High
Grades 9–12 · 223 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Newcomb
Waterflow’s public schools are run by Central Consolidated Schools, which also serves Kirtland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Waterflow vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Waterflow’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Waterflow | D | Central Consolidated Schools |
Every school in Waterflow
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Waterflow’s schools
Are Waterflow’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Waterflow children attend score below 86% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 6%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Waterflow in?
Central Consolidated Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,515 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do Waterflow kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Kirtland Central High, Shiprock High and Newcomb High.
What is Waterflow’s graduation rate?
72% of the class of 2023 in Central Consolidated Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Waterflow spend per student?
$26,107 in Central Consolidated Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Waterflow?
Yes: Open Bible Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 28 students).
Parents talk
What Waterflow families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Waterflow → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.