Serving 887 students in grades 7-8, Red Mountain Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Red Mountain Middle School's student population of 887 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Mountain Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Red Mountain Middle School?
887 students attend Red Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Red Mountain Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mountain Middle School?
Red Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Mountain Middle School offer ?
Red Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Red Mountain Middle School part of?
Red Mountain Middle School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.
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