Des Moines School District
School District · Des Moines, New Mexico
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Evaluating Des Moines?
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Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Des Moines High
Des Moines · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#1 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.1
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,675
+$5,704 vs New Mexico median
District size
137 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
Top-Rated Schools in Des Moines
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Des Moines High | 9.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Des Moines
Des Moines is a Des Moines, New Mexico school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 137 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The district invests $24,675 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Des Moines is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Des Moines Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Des Moines students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Des Moines, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Des Moines with test data.
Schools in Des Moines
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Des Moines
- Total Enrollment
- 137
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Des Moines?
The average composite rating for Des Moines is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Des Moines?
Des Moines spends $24,675 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Des Moines?
The average student-teacher ratio in Des Moines is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Des Moines?
Des Moines Elementary is the highest-rated school in Des Moines with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Des Moines?
Across schools in Des Moines with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.4%
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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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