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DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
13
Schools
5,366
Students
$14,417
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
69.6%
Graduation Rate
-16.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 5,366 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 69.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,417 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BATAAN ELEMENTARYPK–05539
BELL ELEMENTARYPK–05279
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARYPK–05413
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARYPK–05494
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARYPK–05336
RUBEN S. TORRES ELEMENTARYPK–05406
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DEMING INTERMEDIATE06–06370
RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLE07–08795
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DEMING CESAR CHAVEZCharter09–12146
DEMING HIGH09–121,279
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–12165
MIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–1285
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MY LITTLE SCHOOLPK–PK59
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,417Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
75.4%
Local (property tax)
8.0%
Federal
16.5%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,366
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.6%, graduation is 16.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,366 students.
What is the graduation rate for DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 69.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,417 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.