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#710 of 864 schools in NM

Pecos High

High School · Pecos · Pecos, NM

A high school in Pecos, NM where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

NORTH NM HWY 63, Pecos, NM 87552

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation6.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio50:1
District spending per student$18,971
Chronic Absenteeism76.7%

Students at Pecos High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2017, reaching 15% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pecos High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,416

Median home value

$240,900

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pecos

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$18,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pecos High is listed in PECOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pecos High

Pecos High is a public high school in Pecos, NM, part of Pecos, serving approximately 150 students in grades 9th-12th with a 50:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pecos High

What grades does Pecos High serve?

Pecos High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pecos High?

Pecos High has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecos High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pecos High is 50:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pecos High rank in NM?

Pecos High ranks #710 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Pecos High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pecos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pecos High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecos High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pecos High a charter school?

No, Pecos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pecos High a Title I school?

No, Pecos High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pecos High?

95.3% of students at Pecos High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Miguel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.7%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 87552)
2,175
Area median age
52.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87552; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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