For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 74 students in Penasco, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Penasco, NM is Penasco Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Penasco, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Penasco, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Penasco?
1 public middle schools are located in Penasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?
Penasco public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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