Top Rankings
Des Moines School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 137 students in Des Moines School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Des Moines School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
137 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Des Moines School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 144 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
91 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
66%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
12
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,664 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,438 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,664
$14,756
Spending / Student
$19,438
$14,121
Best Des Moines School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Des Moines School District?
Des Moines School District manages 2 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Des Moines School District?
Des Moines School District is ranked #5 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines School District?
66% of Des Moines School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Des Moines School District?
Des Moines School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Des Moines School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,438 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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