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Pecos School District

28 N. Panther Pkwy & Highway 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pecos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in Pecos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Pecos School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
453 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Pecos School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#123 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
24%
23%
34%
25-29%
33%
(20-21)
60-69%
66%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.10
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
95%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,773 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,494 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,773
$14,763
Spending / Student
$17,494
$14,127

Best Pecos School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pecos Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pecos High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pecos School District?
Pecos School District manages 3 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District is ranked #130 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos School District?
95% of Pecos School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecos School District?
Pecos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Pecos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,494 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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