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Pecos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 434 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 12% (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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
434 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pecos School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-69%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.4%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
94%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
5%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,551 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,260 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,551
$15,107
Spending / Student
$18,260
$14,456
Best Pecos School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pecos High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pecos School District?
Pecos School District manages 3 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District is ranked #129 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos School District?
94% of Pecos School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Pecos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,260 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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