Serving 44 students in grades 7-8, Penasco Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penasco Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Penasco Middle School's student population of 44 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Penasco Middle School is 0.25, which is less 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)
(18-19)≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Penasco Middle School?
44 students attend Penasco Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Penasco Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penasco Middle School?
Penasco Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penasco Middle School offer ?
Penasco Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Penasco Middle School part of?
Penasco Middle School is part of Penasco Independent Schools School District.
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