Serving 744 students in grades 7-8, Red Mountain Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Red Mountain Middle School's student population of 744 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Mountain Middle 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 Red Mountain Middle School is 0.25, 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
#600 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Red Mountain Middle School is ranked #600 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Red Mountain Middle School?
744 students attend Red Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Red Mountain Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mountain Middle School?
Red Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Mountain Middle School offer ?
Red Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Red Mountain Middle School part of?
Red Mountain Middle School is part of Deming School District.
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