Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Mimbres Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mimbres Valley 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mimbres Valley High School's student population of 119 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mimbres Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mimbres Valley 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
#71 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
88%
62%

Black
2%
2%

White
10%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)51%
66%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mimbres Valley High School's ranking?
Mimbres Valley High School is ranked #71 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mimbres Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Mimbres Valley High School is 51%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Mimbres Valley High School?
119 students attend Mimbres Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mimbres Valley High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mimbres Valley High School?
Mimbres Valley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mimbres Valley High School offer ?
Mimbres Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mimbres Valley High School part of?
Mimbres Valley High School is part of Deming School District.
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