Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Deming High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deming High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Deming, NM, encompassing approximately 2,965.4 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 31.1 miles to its edge, reaching up to 42.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deming High School's student population of 1,174 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deming High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deming High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deming High School's ranking?
Deming High School is ranked #731 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deming High School?
The graduation rate of Deming High School is 81%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Deming High School?
1,174 students attend Deming High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Deming High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deming High School?
Deming High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deming High School offer ?
Deming High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deming High School part of?
Deming High School is part of Deming School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
A group of heavy-hitting administrators run this school. They want teachers to fit their model of teaching, and if you don't, you're gone - often before the year's out. They have little experience of different teaching methods.
BASIC PROBLEMS:
1. Administrators don't support teachers and expect teachers to follow similar methods
2. Administrators listen to student complaints, often at the expense of teachers - so: "bad grade - bad administrator review/evaluation."
3. Compliance replaces rigor.
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