Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Mimbres Valley 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mimbres Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mimbres Valley High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mimbres Valley High School is 0.31, 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)≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mimbres Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Mimbres Valley High School is 51%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Mimbres Valley High School?
60 students attend Mimbres Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mimbres Valley High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mimbres Valley High School?
Mimbres Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mimbres Valley High School offer ?
Mimbres Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mimbres Valley High School part of?
Mimbres Valley High School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.
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