For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 746 students in Deming, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Deming, NM is Red Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deming, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Deming have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deming, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Deming, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Gr: 8-9 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 908:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deming, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deming, NM include Red Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deming?
1 public middle schools are located in Deming.
What is the racial composition of students in Deming?
Deming public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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