For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 284 students in Penasco Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Penasco Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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
284 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Penasco 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
25 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
15 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
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
14
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,768 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,556 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,768
$14,560
Spending / Student
$20,556
$13,933
Best Penasco Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Penasco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Penasco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penasco Independent Schools School District?
Penasco Independent Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Penasco Independent Schools School District?
Penasco Independent Schools School District is ranked #105 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 Penasco Independent Schools School District?
86% of Penasco Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penasco Independent Schools School District?
Penasco Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Penasco Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,556 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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