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#779 of 864 schools in NM

Early College High School

High School · Deming · Deming, NM

A Deming high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2300 E. PINE ST., Deming, NM 88030

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-5.83 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism55.6%

Students at Early College High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Early College High School 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deming Cesar ChavezCharter · enrollment unverified6.39–121.3 mi158Compare →
Deming HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.7 mi1,219Compare →
Mimbres Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.8 mi119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Deming

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#13 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

Early College High School is listed in DEMING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Early College High School

Early College High School is a public high school in Deming, NM, part of Deming, serving approximately 162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early College High School

What grades does Early College High School serve?

Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Early College High School?

Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Early College High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Early College High School rank in NM?

Early College High School ranks #779 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Early College High School a charter school?

No, Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College High School?

100.0% of students at Early College High School 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
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Luna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.6%
Area population (ZIP 88030)
24,270
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
36.5
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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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