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5.6 avg / 10

Penasco School District

School District · Penasco, New Mexico

Students: 270
Teachers (FTE): 11

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,106

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.5:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#76 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,106

+$7,135 vs New Mexico median

District size

270 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Penasco

Penasco is a Penasco, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1. The district invests $26,106 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Penasco demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Penasco Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Penasco students show an average math proficiency of 13.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Penasco, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 13.4%
School
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ELA Proficiency 37.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Penasco with test data.

Schools in Penasco

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Penasco Elementary
7.0
Middle Schools 1
Penasco Middle
4.3
High Schools 1
Penasco High
5.4

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Penasco
Total Enrollment
270
Teachers (FTE)
11
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Penasco?

Penasco has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Penasco?

The average composite rating for Penasco is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Penasco?

Penasco spends $26,106 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Penasco?

The average student-teacher ratio in Penasco is 24.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Penasco?

Penasco Elementary is the highest-rated school in Penasco with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Penasco?

Across schools in Penasco with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Penasco compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Penasco has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
13.4%
ELA Proficiency
37.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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