Serving 1,279 students in grades 9-12, Deming High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deming High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deming High School's student population of 1,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deming High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deming High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deming High School's ranking?
Deming High School is ranked #762 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deming High School?
The graduation rate of Deming High School is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Deming High School?
1,279 students attend Deming High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Deming High School students are Hispanic, 9% 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 High School?
Deming High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deming High School offer ?
Deming High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deming High School part of?
Deming High School is part of Deming School District.
School Reviews
2 4/27/2015
A group of heavy-hitting administrators run this school. They want teachers to fit their model of teaching, and if you don't, you're gone - often before the year's out. They have little experience of different teaching methods.
BASIC PROBLEMS:
1. Administrators don't support teachers and expect teachers to follow similar methods
2. Administrators listen to student complaints, often at the expense of teachers - so: "bad grade - bad administrator review/evaluation."
3. Compliance replaces rigor.
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