For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 511 students in Pecos Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Pecos Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
511 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Pecos Independent Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-69%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
482 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
26 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
31
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,755 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,509 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,755
$14,560
Spending / Student
$15,509
$13,933
Best Pecos Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pecos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Pecos High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pecos Independent Schools School District?
Pecos Independent Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 511 students.
What is the rank of Pecos Independent Schools School District?
Pecos Independent Schools School District is ranked #133 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos Independent Schools School District?
94% of Pecos Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecos Independent Schools School District?
Pecos Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Pecos Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,509 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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