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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 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,352 students in Deming Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Deming Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
5,352 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Deming Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
20 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
45 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,604 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
62%
# Black Students
41 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
587 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
223
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
396
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
367
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
374
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
429
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
458
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
415
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
438
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,715 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,559 is less than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,715
$14,531
Spending / Student
$13,559
$13,905
Best Deming Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Red Mountain Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1010.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1212.
Deming High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 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
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deming Public Schools School District?
Deming Public Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,352 students.
What is the rank of Deming Public Schools School District?
Deming Public Schools School District is ranked #122 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Deming Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,559 is less than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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