For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 744 students in Deming, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Deming, NM is Red Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deming, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Deming have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deming, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Mountain Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Deming, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 9-11
| 11 students
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Grades: 8-9
| 908 students
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Deming, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Deming, NM include Red Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deming?
1 public middle schools are located in Deming.
What is the racial composition of students in Deming?
Deming public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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