Des Moines High School
Des Moines High School serves 37 students in grades 7-12.
Des Moines High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Des Moines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Des Moines High School's student population of 37 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Des Moines High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 742 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Des Moines High School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 742 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
35%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
74%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Reviews
2 6/6/2011
no good staff members. new people try to take over the place like they are something special. the teachers dont teach anything. they send away all the good teachers. this is not a good school at all.
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