Deming Public Schools School District

1001 S Diamond Ave.
Deming, NM 88030
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 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 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
5,352 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
22,307 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 72% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#28 out of 85 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Deming Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deming Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deming Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Deming Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
62%
# Black Students
41 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
587 Students
67,120 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
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
367
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
374
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
24,066
# 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 $14,520. 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 $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Deming Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Deming Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,715
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Deming Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,559
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Deming Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Deming Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Bataan Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Red Mountain Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Deming Intermediate
Math: 12% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Deming High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1111.
Mimbres Valley High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
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 #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 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 $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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