Mimbres Valley High School serves 64 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mimbres Valley High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 17% 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
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mimbres Valley High School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
≤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 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mimbres Valley High School?
64 students attend Mimbres Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mimbres Valley High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mimbres Valley High School?
Mimbres Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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