Serving 72 students in grades 6-8, Penasco Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Penasco Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penasco Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Penasco Middle School is ranked #435 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Penasco Middle School?
72 students attend Penasco Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Penasco Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penasco Middle School?
Penasco Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penasco Middle School offer ?
Penasco Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Penasco Middle School part of?
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