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8.2 avg / 10

Des Moines School District

School District · Des Moines, New Mexico

Students: 137
Teachers (FTE): 15

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,675

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#9 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,675

+$5,704 vs New Mexico median

District size

137 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

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 8.2/10, 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 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Des Moines students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 73.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 58.8%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Des Moines with test data.

Schools in Des Moines

2 schools

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 8.2/10. 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 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Des Moines?

Across schools in Des Moines with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
58.8%
ELA Proficiency
73.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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