Penasco Elementary vs Penasco Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 164 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penasco Elementary
Penasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
127 students
Penasco Middle
Penasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
74 students
| Measure | Penasco Elementary Penasco, New Mexico | Penasco Middle Penasco, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 416 | #33 of 138 |
| National rank | #50030 of 50,301 | #12718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 127 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Penasco | Penasco |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penasco Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 7.0).
- •Penasco Middle does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Penasco Middle does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 12%).
- •Penasco Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.5).
- •Penasco Elementary is the larger school with 127 students compared with 74.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penasco Elementary better than Penasco Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Penasco Middle ranks higher (25.8 vs 7.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Penasco Elementary and Penasco Middle?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Penasco and Penasco in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penasco Elementary: 127. Penasco Middle: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penasco Elementary and Penasco Middle rank in New Mexico?
Penasco Elementary is 413th of 416 and Penasco Middle is 33rd of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).