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#662 of 864 schools in NM
Deming High
High School · Deming · Deming, NM
A high school in Deming, NM where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 S. IRON ST., Deming, NM 88030
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Deming High score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deming High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,514
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimbres Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Deming Cesar ChavezCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Deming
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deming High is listed in DEMING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deming High
Deming High is a public high school in Deming, NM, part of Deming, serving approximately 1,219 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deming High
What grades does Deming High serve?
Deming High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Deming High?
Deming High has an enrollment of approximately 1,219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deming High?
The student-teacher ratio at Deming High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deming High rank in NM?
Deming High ranks #662 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Deming High's MySchoolScout rating?
Deming High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deming High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deming High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Deming High a charter school?
No, Deming High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deming High a Title I school?
No, Deming High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deming High?
100.0% of students at Deming High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Luna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.0%
- Phone
- (575) 546-2678
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88030)
- 24,270
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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