Pecos Connections Academy vs. New Mexico Connections Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pecos Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Diversity
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
4-12
Total Students
1,887 students
1,302 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
18%
n/a
Graduation Rate
76%
43%
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
136
46
Grade 5 Students
179
49
Grade 6 Students
172
89
Grade 7 Students
156
138
Grade 8 Students
192
167
Grade 9 Students
147
254
Grade 10 Students
132
189
Grade 11 Students
100
175
Grade 12 Students
144
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
7%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
55%
55%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
35%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%