For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in Penasco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Penasco School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
276 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penasco 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.6%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
% American Indian
8%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
86%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
4%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,428 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,152 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,428
$15,107
Spending / Student
$21,152
$14,456
Best Penasco School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penasco School District?
Penasco School District manages 3 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Penasco School District?
Penasco School District is ranked #105 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco School District?
86% of Penasco School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penasco School District?
Penasco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Penasco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,152 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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