Top Rankings
Des Moines Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 120 students in Des Moines Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Des Moines Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
120 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Des Moines Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 144 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
79 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
66%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
12
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
7
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,308 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,308
$14,560
Spending / Student
$22,192
$13,933
Best Des Moines Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Des Moines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Des Moines Municipal Schools School District?
Des Moines Municipal Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 120 students.
What is the rank of Des Moines Municipal Schools School District?
Des Moines Municipal Schools School District is ranked #5 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines Municipal Schools School District?
66% of Des Moines Municipal Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Des Moines Municipal Schools School District?
Des Moines Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Des Moines Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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