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#429 of 864 schools in NM

Top 50% in state

Mimbres Valley High School

High School · Deming · Deming, NM

A Deming high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

720 BUCKEYE ST., Deming, NM 88030

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 51.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+3.89 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate51%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.8:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism52.9%

Students at Mimbres Valley High School score 25% 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 Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 4 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

Based on 7 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 Mimbres Valley 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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 Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deming HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.2 mi1,219Compare →
Deming Cesar ChavezCharter · enrollment unverified6.39–121.3 mi158Compare →
Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.8 mi162Compare →

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
#7 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

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

About Mimbres Valley High School

Mimbres Valley High School is a public high school in Deming, NM, part of Deming, serving approximately 119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mimbres Valley High School

What grades does Mimbres Valley High School serve?

Mimbres Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mimbres Valley High School?

Mimbres Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mimbres Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mimbres Valley High School is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mimbres Valley High School rank in NM?

Mimbres Valley High School ranks #429 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Mimbres Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mimbres Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mimbres Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mimbres Valley High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Mimbres Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Mimbres Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Mimbres Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mimbres Valley High School?

100.0% of students at Mimbres Valley 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
119
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Luna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.9%
4-Year Graduation
51.0%
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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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