New Mexico Connections Academy vs. Pecos Connections Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Pecos Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,302 students in grades 4-12, New Mexico 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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%).
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).
Grades Offered
4-12
K-12
Total Students
1,302 students
1,887 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
29:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
10-14%
n/a
Graduation Rate
43%
76%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
116
Grade 1 Students
-
126
Grade 2 Students
-
146
Grade 3 Students
-
141
Grade 4 Students
46
136
Grade 5 Students
49
179
Grade 6 Students
89
172
Grade 7 Students
138
156
Grade 8 Students
167
192
Grade 9 Students
254
147
Grade 10 Students
189
132
Grade 11 Students
175
100
Grade 12 Students
195
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
4%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
55%
55%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
30%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%