Serving 51 students in grades 7-12, Des Moines High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Des Moines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Des Moines High School's student population of 51 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Des Moines High School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Des Moines High School is 0.40, 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
#114 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Des Moines High School's ranking?
Des Moines High School is ranked #114 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Des Moines High School?
The graduation rate of Des Moines High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Des Moines High School?
51 students attend Des Moines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Des Moines High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Des Moines High School?
Des Moines High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Des Moines High School offer ?
Des Moines High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Des Moines High School part of?
Des Moines High School is part of Des Moines Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 6/6/2011
no good staff members. new people try to take over the place like they are something special. the teachers dont teach anything. they send away all the good teachers. this is not a good school at all.
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