For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Penasco Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
330 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Penasco Independent Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
30 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
17 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
22
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,594 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,691 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,594
$14,520
Spending / Student
$17,691
$13,895
Best Penasco Independent Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Penasco High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penasco Independent Schools School District?
Penasco Independent Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 330 students.
What is the rank of Penasco Independent Schools School District?
Penasco Independent Schools School District is ranked #57 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 14:1.
What is Penasco Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,691 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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