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Public high school · Deming · Deming, New Mexico

Mimbres Valley High School

Mimbres Valley High School rates 6.4, right at the middle of Deming's high schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.4this school

6.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Deming median is 6.0.

#401 of 874 schools in New Mexico · Deming: 4 high schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

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

It ranks 401 of 874 schools in New Mexico and 7 of 13 in Deming.

Mimbres Valley High School is listed in Deming, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%10 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading25%10 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).2022 EdFacts; 7 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
25% of the rating
Academics
7.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

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

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Mimbres Valley High School and the 4 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$39,514
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
25.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
1 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Mimbres Valley High Schoolthis school
    6.4
  2. Deming Cesar Chavez1.3 mi · charter
    6.0Compare →
  3. 6.0Compare →
  4. 5.5Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Mimbres Valley High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #401 of 874 schools in NM.

What is Mimbres Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mimbres Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
119
Student-teacher ratio
29.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Luna County
4-year graduation
60–79%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#7 of 13
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$14,958
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 88030)
24,270
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
36.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.