For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in Pecos 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 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
926 Schools
# Students
453 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pecos School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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
0.10
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
429 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
22 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
5%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
23
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,773 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,773
$14,757
Spending / Student
$17,494
$14,122
Best Pecos School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pecos Middle 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
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Pecos High 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
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary 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
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pecos School District?
Pecos School District manages 3 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District is ranked #132 out of 143 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 School District?
95% of Pecos School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Pecos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,494 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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