Pecos Connections Academy vs. New Mexico Connections Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pecos Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,887 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pecos Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,401 students in grades 4-12, New Mexico Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
4-12
Total Students
1,887 students
1,401 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#324 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
76%
43%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
116
-
Grade 1 Students
126
-
Grade 2 Students
146
-
Grade 3 Students
141
-
Grade 4 Students
136
31
Grade 5 Students
179
60
Grade 6 Students
172
94
Grade 7 Students
156
158
Grade 8 Students
192
183
Grade 9 Students
147
248
Grade 10 Students
132
256
Grade 11 Students
100
176
Grade 12 Students
144
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
55%
56%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
35%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
