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Zuni Christian Mission School

Po Box 445, Zuni, NM, 87327-0873 -

School Notes Overview:

Zuni Christian Mission School is a lot like most other elementary schools. But dig a little deeper and you will find a school with unique opportunities and exceptional challenges. Through Christian mission education, Zuni children will be planted in Biblical Truth and surrounded by God's Grace. The ZCMS mission is implemented through educational programs and support services that include the following aspects Quality K-8th Education ZCMS is fully accredited in the State of New Mexico through Christian Schools International, governed by a local board of Zuni Christians and staffed by certified mission-driven educators. The teacher:student ratio is about 1:12. With the exception of kindergarten, combined-grade classrooms give teachers the opportunity to work with the same children for two consecutive years. Throughout the year, there is an active volunteer tutoring program. Thus, each child is given individualized attention, Child Safety: Parents consistently testify that ZCMS's safe and nurturing learning environment are primary reasons for selecting ZCMS for their children. A school counselor is available to the children and their parents, Affordable Costs: The cost of education is distributed in such a way that even families with low or unsteady incomes can readily afford ZCMS. About 50% of families of ZCMS students earn under $14,000 per year, Tuition Work Credit Program: 50% of families of ZCMS students perform work assignments at the school to pay off some of their responsibility towards tuition, Zuni Literacy: All students develop cultural pride and language competency in the Zuni language through the school's Zuni Literacy Project, Well-Rounded Education: ZCMS provides an up-to-date computer lab, a versatile library and enrichment activities in art, music, sports, field trips, and after-school programs....

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School Overview:

	Zuni Christian Mission School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation	Calvinist
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	McKinley County, NM
Student Body
Total Students	66 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NM) School Avg.
% Students of Color	98%	42%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 7 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 7 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 9 students
	Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
	This School	(NM) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Zuni Christian Mission School is a lot like most other elementary schools. But dig a little deeper and you will find a school with unique opportunities and exceptional challenges. Through Christian mission education, Zuni children will be planted in Biblical Truth and surrounded by God's Grace. The ZCMS mission is implemented through educational programs and support services that include the following aspects Quality K-8th Education ZCMS is fully accredited in the State of New Mexico through Christian Schools International, governed by a local board of Zuni Christians and staffed by certified mission-driven educators. The teacher:student ratio is about 1:12. With the exception of kindergarten, combined-grade classrooms give teachers the opportunity to work with the same children for two consecutive years. Throughout the year, there is an active volunteer tutoring program. Thus, each child is given individualized attention, Child Safety: Parents consistently testify that ZCMS's safe and nurturing learning environment are primary reasons for selecting ZCMS for their children. A school counselor is available to the children and their parents, Affordable Costs: The cost of education is distributed in such a way that even families with low or unsteady incomes can readily afford ZCMS. About 50% of families of ZCMS students earn under $14,000 per year, Tuition Work Credit Program: 50% of families of ZCMS students perform work assignments at the school to pay off some of their responsibility towards tuition, Zuni Literacy: All students develop cultural pride and language competency in the Zuni language through the school's Zuni Literacy Project, Well-Rounded Education: ZCMS provides an up-to-date computer lab, a versatile library and enrichment activities in art, music, sports, field trips, and after-school programs.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (87327)	School Zip (87327)	(NM) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,790 people	1,814,374 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	11%	24%
Population Average Age	28 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	4.1 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$21,010	$38,590
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	66% / 34%