Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School

315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 129 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 30-39% (Btm 50% in NM)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

129 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

6-9%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

86%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

21%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.25

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

30-39%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

15%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Deming Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School?

129 students attend Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School?

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?

Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education