Excellent
#22 of 864 schools in NM
Top 2% in state
Des Moines High
High School · Des Moines · Des Moines, NM
A high school in Des Moines, NM serving grades 7th – 12th.
500 DES MOINES AVENUE, Des Moines, NM 88418
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Des Moines High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Des Moines 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,792
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Des Moines
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Des Moines High is listed in DES MOINES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Des Moines High
Des Moines High is a public high school in Des Moines, NM, part of Des Moines, serving approximately 58 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Des Moines High
What grades does Des Moines High serve?
Des Moines High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Des Moines High?
Des Moines High has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Des Moines High?
The student-teacher ratio at Des Moines High is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Des Moines High rank in NM?
Des Moines High ranks #22 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Des Moines High's MySchoolScout rating?
Des Moines High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Des Moines High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Des Moines High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Des Moines High a charter school?
No, Des Moines High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Des Moines High a Title I school?
No, Des Moines High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Des Moines High?
17.2% of students at Des Moines 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (575) 278-2611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 88418)
- 493
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 88418; 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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