For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 270 students in Penasco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Penasco School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
270 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penasco School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
8%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
86%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,948 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,948
$14,756
Spending / Student
$21,622
$14,121
Best Penasco School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penasco School District?
Penasco School District manages 3 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of Penasco School District?
Penasco School District is ranked #105 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco School District?
86% of Penasco School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penasco School District?
Penasco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Penasco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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