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Pecos Middle

Summary:

Pecos Middle School is a small public middle school in Pecos, New Mexico, serving 108 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 92.59% of students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than the nearby Milagro Middle School at 85.12%.

Academically, Pecos Middle consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 33% in Language Arts, 13% in Mathematics, and 21% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. This underperformance is likely exacerbated by the school's extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.3% to 100% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Pecos Middle also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 18.7 over the past three school years, higher than the nearby Milagro Middle School, which had a ratio of 13.6 in the 2022-2023 school year. This instability in staffing levels may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the percentage of White students at Pecos Middle has decreased from 8.26% in 2021-2022 to 5.56% in the current school year, indicating a trend towards a more homogeneous student population, which may impact the school's ability to provide a diverse learning environment.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 North Nm Hwy 63
       Pecos, NM  87552

(505) 757-4700

District: Pecos

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,459 Help


Students who attend Pecos Middle usually attend:

High:    Pecos High

Feeder schools for Pecos Middle:

Elementary:    Pecos Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.6%
White:
5.6%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Pecos Middle ranks worse than 66.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.6%), White (5.6%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pecos Middle is 18.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pecos Middle is $11,459.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pecos Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos Middle 159th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Pecos Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pecos:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos 102nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pecos Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.03 116th 157 26.1%
2006 21.84 130th 156 16.7%
2007 15.16 156th 171 8.8%
2008 19.47 150th 172 12.8%
2009 16.05 159th 178 10.7%
2010 9.71 171st 179 4.5%
2011 24.11 141st 173 18.5%
2012 13.76 163rd 178 8.4%
2013 29.39 138th 193 28.5%
2014 49.03 109th 222 50.9%
2015 38.07 113th 207 45.4%
2016 36.53 128th 208 38.5%
2017 34.80 113th 176 35.8%
2018 33.00 117th 186 37.1%
2019 20.75 162nd 200 19.0%
2022 28.87 152nd 232 34.5%
2023 30.28 159th 239 33.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 107th 168 36.3%
2019 25.62 140th 175 20.0%
2022 34.60 121st 223 45.7%
2023 34.23 144th 227 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.35 96th 156 38.5%
2019 25.24 119th 160 25.6%
2022 36.23 107th 220 51.4%
2023 37.41 126th 213 40.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.25 99th 151 34.4%
2019 23.94 118th 152 22.4%
2022 41.04 99th 213 53.5%
2023 23.22 167th 221 24.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.07 89th 149 40.3%
2019 26.83 115th 150 23.3%
2022 29.99 119th 214 44.4%
2023 30.60 139th 204 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pecos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.18 93rd 187 50.3%
2023 25.65 165th 229 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Pecos Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 21 0 0 94 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1991 13 0 0 99 1 n/a n/a 0 113
1992 11 0 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1993 14 0 0 114 1 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 10 0 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1995 10 0 0 195 3 n/a n/a 0 208
1996 10 0 0 195 3 n/a n/a 0 208
1997 17 0 0 198 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1998 20 1 0 212 3 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 27 0 0 229 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 22 1 0 200 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2001 14 1 0 196 4 n/a n/a 0 215
2002 18 1 0 197 4 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 18 1 0 197 4 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 20 1 0 181 4 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 15 1 0 196 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 19 2 0 162 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2007 20 2 0 166 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2008 18 1 0 145 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2009 15 1 0 146 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 10 2 0 152 0 0 0 0 164
2011 10 3 0 145 0 0 0 0 158
2012 6 1 0 131 0 0 0 0 138
2013 9 1 0 124 0 0 0 0 134
2014 12 2 0 120 1 0 0 0 135
2015 7 1 0 110 2 0 0 0 120
2016 8 0 0 103 1 0 0 0 112
2017 8 0 0 121 1 0 1 0 131
2018 11 0 0 150 1 0 0 0 162
2019 10 0 0 147 2 0 0 0 159
2020 11 0 0 135 1 0 0 0 147
2021 9 0 0 118 1 0 0 0 128
2022 9 0 0 99 1 0 0 0 109
2023 6 0 0 100 1 0 1 0 108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pecos Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 116 7.4 15.6 n/a
1991 113 7.4 15.2 n/a
1992 126 7.6 16.5 n/a
1993 129 6.9 18.7 n/a
1994 136 5.5 24.7 n/a
1995 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
1996 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
1997 216 14.5 14.9 n/a
1998 236 13.8 17.1 n/a
1999 259 14.0 18.5 70.7
2000 224 13.0 17.2 64.7
2001 215 16.3 13.2 87
2002 220 13.0 16.9 64.1
2003 220 13.0 16.9 64.1
2004 206 15.8 13.0 68.4
2005 213 14.6 14.6 66.2
2006 184 14.2 13.0 69
2007 188 13.0 14.5 97.3
2008 165 11.0 15.0 98.2
2009 164 10.6 15.5 98.2
2010 164 8.0 20.5 98.2
2011 158 11.0 14.3 94.9
2012 138 11.5 12.0 96.4
2013 134 16.0 8.3 97.8
2014 135 15.5 8.7 89.6
2015 120 13.0 9.2 50.8
2016 112 9.0 12.4 92
2017 131 7.2 17.9 85.5
2018 162 9.7 16.5 100
2019 159 9.8 16.1 81.8
2020 147 8.0 18.1 79.6
2021 128 10.3 12.3 100
2022 109 7.3 14.7 100
2023 108 5.7 18.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pecos Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 116 7.4 15.6 n/a
1991 113 7.4 15.2 n/a
1992 126 7.6 16.5 n/a
1993 129 6.9 18.7 n/a
1994 136 5.5 24.7 n/a
1995 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
1996 208 13.6 15.3 n/a
1997 216 14.5 14.9 n/a
1998 236 13.8 17.1 n/a
1999 259 14.0 18.5 70.7
2000 224 13.0 17.2 64.7
2001 215 16.3 13.2 87
2002 220 13.0 16.9 64.1
2003 220 13.0 16.9 64.1
2004 206 15.8 13.0 68.4
2005 213 14.6 14.6 66.2
2006 184 14.2 13.0 69
2007 188 13.0 14.5 97.3
2008 165 11.0 15.0 98.2
2009 164 10.6 15.5 98.2
2010 164 8.0 20.5 98.2
2011 158 11.0 14.3 94.9
2012 138 11.5 12.0 96.4
2013 134 16.0 8.3 97.8
2014 135 15.5 8.7 89.6
2015 120 13.0 9.2 50.8
2016 112 9.0 12.4 92
2017 131 7.2 17.9 85.5
2018 162 9.7 16.5 100
2019 159 9.8 16.1 81.8
2020 147 8.0 18.1 79.6
2021 128 10.3 12.3 100
2022 109 7.3 14.7 100
2023 108 5.7 18.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pecos Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,459

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pecos Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 159th of 239 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Pecos Middle)1211.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)1211.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (Pecos Middle)1538.7
 23.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)1538.7
 23.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pecos Middle)622.6
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pecos)622.6
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Pecos Middle)3227.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)3227.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students159108
 32.1%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic147100
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White106
 40%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%96.3%
 14.5%

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Pecos Middle ranks 159th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pecos Middle are 93% Hispanic, 6% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Pecos Middle.

Students who attend Pecos Middle usually go on to attend Pecos High


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