Deming School District
School District · Deming, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,958
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,958
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Deming?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deming as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bell Elementary
Deming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bataan Elementary
Deming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memorial Elementary
Deming · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#62 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,958
$4,013 vs New Mexico median
District size
5,232 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Deming ranks #62 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Deming's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bell Elementary (8.1/10), Bataan Elementary (7.0/10), and Memorial Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Deming
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bataan Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Memorial Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Ruben S. Torres Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Deming Intermediate | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Deming Cesar Chavez | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Mimbres Valley High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Columbus Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Red Mountain Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Deming High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deming
Deming is a Deming, New Mexico school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,232 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,958 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Deming demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bell Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Deming students show an average math proficiency of 21.5% and ELA proficiency of 28.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Deming, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deming with test data.
Schools in Deming
13 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Deming
- Total Enrollment
- 5,232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 364
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deming?
Deming has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deming?
The average composite rating for Deming is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Deming?
Deming spends $14,958 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deming?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deming is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deming?
Bell Elementary is the highest-rated school in Deming with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Deming?
Across schools in Deming with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Deming compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Deming has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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