Penasco School District
School District · Penasco, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Evaluating Penasco?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Penasco as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Penasco High
Penasco · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Penasco Middle
Penasco · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Penasco Elementary
Penasco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#59 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,106
+$7,135 vs New Mexico median
District size
270 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Penasco ranks #59 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Penasco's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Penasco High (8.1/10), Penasco Middle (6.3/10), and Penasco Elementary (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Penasco
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penasco High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Penasco Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Penasco Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $26,106 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Penasco demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Penasco High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Penasco students show an average math proficiency of 18.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Penasco with test data.
Schools in Penasco
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Penasco
- Total Enrollment
- 270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- District spending per student
- $26,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Penasco?
Penasco's district-level spending was $26,106 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 High is the highest-rated school in Penasco with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Penasco?
Across schools in Penasco with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. 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 6.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.5%
How we rate schools
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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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