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#418 of 864 schools in NM
Top 48% in state
Penasco Middle
Middle School · Penasco · Penasco, NM
A middle school in Penasco, NM serving grades 6th – 8th.
13 SCHOOL RD, Penasco, NM 87553
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 34.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penasco Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penasco Middle 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,219
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Penasco
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penasco Middle is listed in PENASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penasco Middle
Penasco Middle is a public middle school in Penasco, NM, part of Penasco, serving approximately 69 students in grades 6th-8th with a 34.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penasco Middle
What grades does Penasco Middle serve?
Penasco Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Penasco Middle?
Penasco Middle has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco Middle is 34.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penasco Middle rank in NM?
Penasco Middle ranks #418 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Penasco Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Penasco Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Penasco Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penasco Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Penasco Middle a charter school?
No, Penasco Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penasco Middle a Title I school?
No, Penasco Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penasco Middle?
97.1% of students at Penasco Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (575) 587-2230
- Area population (ZIP 87553)
- 1,470
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 87553; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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