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#644 of 864 schools in NM
Red Mountain Middle
Middle School · Deming · Deming, NM
A Deming middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 HWY 418 SW, Deming, NM 88030
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Mountain Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
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Where Red Mountain Middle 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 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Deming
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Red Mountain Middle is listed in DEMING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Mountain Middle
Red Mountain Middle is a public middle school in Deming, NM, part of Deming, serving approximately 744 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Mountain Middle
What grades does Red Mountain Middle serve?
Red Mountain Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Red Mountain Middle?
Red Mountain Middle has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Mountain Middle rank in NM?
Red Mountain Middle ranks #644 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Red Mountain Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Mountain Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Red Mountain Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Mountain Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Red Mountain Middle a charter school?
No, Red Mountain Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Mountain Middle a Title I school?
No, Red Mountain Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Mountain Middle?
100.0% of students at Red Mountain Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Luna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.9%
- Phone
- (575) 546-0668
- 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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