Pecos Connections Academy vs. New Mexico Connections Academy
Should you attend Pecos Connections Academy or New Mexico Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,410 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
4-12
Total Students
1,887 students
1,410 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%


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
20
Grade 5 Students
179
56
Grade 6 Students
172
89
Grade 7 Students
156
164
Grade 8 Students
192
180
Grade 9 Students
147
228
Grade 10 Students
132
209
Grade 11 Students
100
236
Grade 12 Students
144
228
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
6%


% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a

% Hispanic
55%
57%


% Black
2%
2%


% White
35%
34%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a


Diversity Score
0.58
0.56


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%

