Pecos Middle School

North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, Pecos Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pecos Middle School's student population of 108 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Pecos Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecos Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#529 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pecos Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pecos Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pecos Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pecos Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pecos Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pecos Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pecos Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Pecos Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pecos Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pecos Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pecos Middle School's ranking?
Pecos Middle School is ranked #529 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Pecos Middle School?
108 students attend Pecos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pecos Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecos Middle School?
Pecos Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecos Middle School offer ?
Pecos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pecos Middle School part of?
Pecos Middle School is part of Pecos Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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