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Pecos Independent Schools

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P.O. Box 368
Pecos, NM 87552
San Miguel County
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PH: (505) 757-4700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 750 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 36% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 14% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 32% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 22% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 20% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 13% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 4% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 32% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 19% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 50% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 19% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 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 Students47%
Female52%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners41%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners67%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female20%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners14%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Female42%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners33%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female47%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners39%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female11%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners12%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners37%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female35%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female12%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners20%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students20%
Female21%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners16%

ScienceThis District
All Students13%
Female15%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities12%
English language learners8%

MathThis District
All Students4%
Female6%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities2%
English language learners4%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students32%
Female39%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners32%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female19%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners20%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female15%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners16%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners48%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female11%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners21%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female16%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 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
 3% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 5% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 5% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 8% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • 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 Students3%
Female0%
Male5%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic3%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Students without disabilities3%
English language learners3%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students5%
Female6%
Male5%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students without disabilities7%
English language learners6%

ScienceThis District
All Students5%
Female6%
Male5%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Students without disabilities7%
English language learners6%

MathThis District
All Students8%
Female6%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students without disabilities9%
English language learners9%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • 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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic90%55%
White, not Hispanic9%31%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program95%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,567$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional49%57%
Student and staff support18%12%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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