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#273 of 864 schools in NM
Top 32% in state
Memorial Elementary
Elementary School · Deming · Deming, NM
A Deming elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 SOUTH 10TH ST, Deming, NM 88030
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Memorial Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Memorial Elementary 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Little SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 0.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Bataan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Bell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 488 | 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.
Deming
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Memorial Elementary is listed in DEMING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memorial Elementary
Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in Deming, NM, part of Deming, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memorial Elementary
What grades does Memorial Elementary serve?
Memorial Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Memorial Elementary?
Memorial Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memorial Elementary rank in NM?
Memorial Elementary ranks #273 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Memorial Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Memorial Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Memorial Elementary a charter school?
No, Memorial Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Memorial Elementary a Title I school?
No, Memorial Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Elementary?
100.0% of students at Memorial Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Luna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (575) 546-2502
- 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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