Many Farms Community School, Inc., is a tribally controlled K-8 school in Many Farms, Arizona, operated by the Navajo Nation. It is funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. MFCS has a boarding program to serve students who live at a distance from this community.
Many Farms Community School serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Many Farms Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Many Farms Community School's student population of 278 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Many Farms Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Many Farms Community School?
278 students attend Many Farms Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Many Farms Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Many Farms Community School?
Many Farms Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Many Farms Community School offer ?
Many Farms Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Many Farms Community School part of?
Many Farms Community School is part of Many Farms Community School District.
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