Des Moines High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, New Mexico 88418 · Des Moines
About Des Moines High
Des Moines High is a public high located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 50 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 50.
There are 2 schools in Des Moines; Des Moines High ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Des Moines High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Des Moines High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines High a good school?
Des Moines High has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Des Moines High rank in New Mexico?
Des Moines High is not ranked: schools need a published Enrollment and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Des Moines High?
Des Moines High had 50 students in 2025.
Is Des Moines High a elementary school or a high school?
Des Moines High is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Des Moines High?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Des Moines High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.