Student Gains in Math and English Scores.
Navajo school districts celebrate major gains
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Six Navajo school districts in Arizona are being applauded for the significant gains students have made in math and English test scores in the past two years.
Chinle, Tuba City, Kayenta, Ganado, Red Mesa and Window Rock school districts were recognized for their test score improvements in a Phoenix press conference with Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne Sept. 24.
Tuba City Unified School District increased overall scores by 113%, jumping from a 7% math proficiency in 2023 to a 19% proficiency in 2025. In English, proficiency rose from about 17% in 2023 to 19% in 2025.
Horne said the Offices of Indian Education and School Improvement worked together to help improve outcomes for students with school visits, and providing training and supporting for teachers, principals and superintendents.
“With outstanding leadership from leaders of Native American districts, and our help, the proficiency rates of Native American students have soared,” Horne said.