Serving 1,887 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pecos Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecos Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pecos Connections Academy's student population of 1,887 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pecos Connections Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pecos Connections Academy often compared to?
Pecos Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, New Mexico Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pecos Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Pecos Connections Academy is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Pecos Connections Academy?
1,887 students attend Pecos Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pecos Connections Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecos Connections Academy?
Pecos Connections Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecos Connections Academy offer ?
Pecos Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pecos Connections Academy part of?
Pecos Connections Academy is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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