Top Rankings
Deming Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,115 students in Deming Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Deming Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
928 Schools
# Students
5,115 Students
323,976 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
22,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Deming Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%

Graduation Rate
75%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
39,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
67 Students
3,749 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,401 Students
200,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
62%
# Black Students
70 Students
5,686 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
536 Students
67,379 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
7,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
8,373
# Students in K Grade:
297
20,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
22,404
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
22,686
# Students in 3rd Grade:
371
22,781
# Students in 4th Grade:
356
23,372
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
24,087
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
25,632
# Students in 7th Grade:
443
26,112
# Students in 8th Grade:
390
26,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
28,654
# Students in 10th Grade:
415
26,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
23,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
401
22,357
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,481. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,778 is less than the state median of $14,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$6 MM

Spending
$70 MM
$5 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,569
$15,481

Spending / Student
$12,778
$14,519

Best Deming Public Schools School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deming Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Charter School
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: n/an/a
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Grades: 7-8
| 833 students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deming Public Schools School District?
Deming Public Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,115 students.
What is the rank of Deming Public Schools School District?
Deming Public Schools School District is ranked #40 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deming Public Schools School District?
86% of Deming Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Public Schools School District?
Deming Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Deming Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,778 is less than the state median of $14,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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