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Deming 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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,366 students in Deming School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Deming School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
5,366 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
383 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Deming School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
16 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
41 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,664 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
62%
# Black Students
34 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
551 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
266
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
368
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
424
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
373
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
370
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
376
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
467
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
403
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,524 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,679
$14,560
Spending / Student
$13,524
$13,933
Best Deming School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mimbres Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Bataan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Deming Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Red Mountain Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1010.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1212.
Deming High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deming School District?
Deming School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,366 students.
What is the rank of Deming School District?
Deming School District is ranked #122 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 School District?
87% of Deming School District students are Hispanic, 10% 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 School District?
Deming School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Deming School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,524 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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