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Pecos Independent Schools

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Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
San Miguel County
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PH: (505) 757-4700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 760 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 43% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 34% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 13% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 16% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 10% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 4% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 4% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 39% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 25% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 23% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female47%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners45%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female63%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learners66%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female11%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners43%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female28%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners34%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female8%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female56%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners48%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female27%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners27%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female18%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners14%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students17%
Female33%
Male3%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners32%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female21%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners37%

MathThis District
All Students13%
Female13%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learners21%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female26%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students16%
Female11%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
English language learners19%

MathThis District
All Students10%
Female5%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
English language learners12%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students29%
Female47%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners27%

ScienceThis District
All Students4%
Female6%
Male2%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners5%

MathThis District
All Students4%
Female8%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic3%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners3%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female50%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners34%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners23%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female27%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners21%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 35% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 4% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female36%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners38%

MathThis District
All Students4%
Female5%
Male4%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners5%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic89%54%
White, not Hispanic9%31%
Black, not Hispanic1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program75%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,607$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional46%53%
Student and staff support20%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures21%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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