Photo: Eric Polk · CC BY-SA 4.0Deming’s public schools score below 63% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Deming’s districts is 23%, below the New Mexico average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Deming, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Deming’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 23% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,596 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Deming Cesar Chavez is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Deming’s grade
C+: better than 37% of New Mexico school districts, #56 of 73 New Mexico towns. Graduation is above the New Mexico average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Deming, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Deming
Red Mountain Middle
Grades 7–8 · 746 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Deming
Red Mountain Middle
Grades 7–8 · 746 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Deming · depends on your address
Deming High
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 180 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Mimbres Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 66 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Deming · depends on your address
Deming High
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 180 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Mimbres Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 66 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Deming’s public schools are run by Deming Public Schools, which also serves Columbus. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Deming vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Deming’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Deming | C+ | Deming |
Every school in Deming
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Deming’s schools
Are Deming’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Deming children attend score below 63% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #56 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Deming in?
Deming Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,116 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Deming kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Deming High, Early College High School and Mimbres Valley High School.
What is Deming’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Deming Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Deming spend per student?
$16,596 in Deming Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Deming families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Deming → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.