The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pecos Elementary
Pecos Elementary sits along the Pecos River in the small village of Pecos, New Mexico, a short drive east of Santa Fe in San Miguel County. It is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, part of the Pecos Independent Schools district. The village itself is rural, with a residential core mixed with outdoor-recreation commerce tied to the Pecos Wilderness and Pecos National Historical Park nearby. Housing is a blend of single-family homes and mobile homes, and the village has experienced a modest population decline over recent decades, though publicly reported sources note it has shrunk more slowly than other parts of San Miguel County, partly because residents can commute to Santa Fe for work.
The school's enrollment is small for its grade band. Its student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the village's own demographic character. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on English learners and students with individualized education programs was not reported, so those population sizes are not available here.
On the most recent New Mexico state assessments, Pecos Elementary's results show a wide gap between subjects. In English language arts, a modest share of tested students reached proficiency or above, making it the school's relatively stronger area. Mathematics proficiency was markedly lower, with only a small fraction of tested students reaching proficiency. Science results, based on a smaller tested group, were lower still. No multi-year trend data is available yet, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent an improvement or decline from prior years. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly to understand what supports are in place for math and science instruction and how the school is working to move proficiency upward.
Participation rates and average scale scores were not reported in the available data. The school's Title I status was also not available, though the proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school serves a population that would typically draw federal support. No staffing, course access, discipline, or attendance data was provided.
Because Pecos Elementary serves only pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, it has no graduation rate and no high school level indicators to report. No Advanced Placement, dual-credit, or career-pathway programs are listed, which is consistent with an elementary grade band.
The housing market in the Pecos zip code shows home values slightly above the state median and below the national one, with a strong year-over-year increase in value. The estimated monthly mortgage cost, assuming a conventional down payment at current mortgage rates, sits above what a household earning the national median income might comfortably absorb, placing housing affordability on the tighter side. Rental market data was not available for this zip code. Publicly reported sources note that home values in Pecos have risen in recent years even as the population has declined, a pattern that can create friction for families trying to buy into the area on local wages.
No neighbor comparison data was available to position Pecos Elementary against nearby schools in the county. The district brief for Pecos Independent Schools did not surface any parent-relevant changes or initiatives, so there is little to report on recent strategic direction from the district level. The village's civic anchors include the national historical park, the wilderness area, and a Benedictine abbey nearby, but no public library or transit system was identified in available sources.
For a family considering Pecos Elementary, the school offers a small, community-rooted setting in a rural village with strong outdoor-recreation character and proximity to Santa Fe. The academic results, particularly in math and science, are an area a parent would want to understand in more depth before enrolling, asking the school directly what interventions and instructional approaches are in place. The housing market is appreciating, and affordability is a consideration for families buying rather than renting. The pre-kindergarten through fifth grade band means families will need to plan for middle and high school elsewhere in the district.
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