Peñasco's high school graduation rate rose above 90% versus 76% statewide, and K-2 students outpaced state peers on formative assessments¶

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q2 i? After community schools implementation began in 2021-22, Peñasco High's graduation rate increased to over 90% compared to 76% statewide, and elementary K-2 students outpaced state peers on formative reading and math assessments. → Germain 2025

Evidence¶

Germain 2025¶

Germain, E., Maier, A., & Espinoza, D. (2025). New Mexico community schools: Improving student opportunities and outcomes. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/new-mexico-community-schools-outcomes-brief

q2 · i? · qualitative · r1

Case study profile of Peñasco Independent School District (about 280 students, rural Taos County), where implementation began in 2021-22 with a PED grant. The brief reports the graduation comparison and K-2 formative assessment standing; no effect sizes are printed.

"In the following years, the high school graduation rate increased to over 90%, compared to 76% statewide, and the elementary school's K–2 students were outpacing their state peers on formative reading and math assessments"

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