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Memorial Elementary

Summary:

Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Deming, New Mexico, with 336 students. The school is part of the Deming school district, which is ranked 93 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Memorial Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Memorial Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 33% in English Language Arts, 23% in Mathematics, and 13% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students and Hispanic students performing relatively better than the state averages, while female students and white students perform significantly worse. Memorial Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, but generally, the school has been in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a 2-star rating for the current school year.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools in the Deming district, Memorial Elementary generally performs worse academically. For example, Bell Elementary, which is just 1.52 miles away, outperforms Memorial Elementary in all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 37% to 48% in the 2022-2023 school year. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (100%) suggests that Memorial Elementary serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. The inconsistency in the school's performance and the significant differences in performance between male and female students, as well as between Hispanic and white students, suggest that the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 South 10th St
       Deming, NM  88030

(575) 546-2502

District: Deming

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,481 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deming Intermediate
    Red Mountain Middle
High:    Deming High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.5%
White:
10.4%
Asian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Elementary ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Deming School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.5%), White (10.4%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary is 13.9. 4 elementary schools in the Deming School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary is $9,481. 5 elementary schools in the Deming School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary 265th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Deming:

SchoolDigger ranks Deming 93rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.72 235th 389 39.6%
2006 45.79 214th 390 45.1%
2007 53.03 177th 398 55.5%
2008 45.68 215th 405 46.9%
2009 47.07 218th 411 47.0%
2010 42.35 255th 419 39.1%
2011 38.22 258th 402 35.8%
2012 38.95 252nd 398 36.7%
2013 33.37 294th 412 28.6%
2014 39.80 267th 442 39.6%
2015 36.39 252nd 421 40.1%
2016 26.66 313th 410 23.7%
2017 33.22 242nd 374 35.3%
2018 35.95 237th 383 38.1%
2019 47.60 187th 396 52.8%
2022 41.38 213th 420 49.3%
2023 52.34 194th 435 55.4%
2024 36.12 265th 433 38.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.90 91st 191 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 192nd 356 46.1%
2019 58.41 126th 361 65.1%
2022 48.93 158th 410 61.5%
2023 62.66 153rd 426 64.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.76 26th 36 27.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 218th 339 35.7%
2019 48.44 154th 343 55.1%
2022 26.01 273rd 395 30.9%
2023 49.01 192nd 390 50.8%
2024 35.60 244th 393 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.26 246th 333 26.1%
2019 38.14 205th 337 39.2%
2022 47.31 151st 392 61.5%
2023 49.17 196th 414 52.7%
2024 39.64 226th 410 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.81 236th 329 28.3%
2019 38.42 198th 320 38.1%
2022 35.53 214th 389 45.0%
2023 44.77 220th 395 44.3%
2024 34.22 256th 390 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 144th 187 23.0%
2019 75.77 31st 199 84.4%
2022 68.71 71st 325 78.2%
2023 45.95 218th 413 47.2%
2024 27.04 212th 293 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Memorial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 213 1 0 287 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 232 6 0 275 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 218 4 0 296 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 154 11 1 305 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 152 11 2 309 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 170 6 2 368 2 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 170 6 2 368 2 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 177 5 1 363 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 189 6 1 321 2 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 181 2 2 340 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 177 3 6 352 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 146 3 4 358 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 147 1 3 375 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 147 1 3 375 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 146 0 2 382 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 142 3 1 348 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 88 3 1 278 2 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 87 2 1 241 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 84 4 0 260 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 85 7 2 261 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 78 7 1 278 2 0 0 0 366
2011 88 5 0 289 0 0 0 0 382
2012 128 5 0 224 0 0 0 0 357
2013 171 7 1 198 0 0 0 0 377
2014 99 3 1 334 0 0 0 0 437
2015 106 14 0 329 1 0 0 0 450
2016 102 10 1 351 0 0 0 0 464
2017 82 7 1 358 1 0 2 0 451
2018 76 4 1 356 2 0 2 0 441
2019 67 3 6 333 0 0 2 0 411
2020 58 2 13 293 1 0 0 0 367
2021 45 3 6 276 1 0 1 0 332
2022 36 1 6 268 2 0 2 0 315
2023 38 2 1 290 2 0 3 0 336
2024 34 1 3 286 2 0 1 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 501 21.6 23.1 n/a
1991 513 23.0 22.3 n/a
1992 518 23.0 22.5 n/a
1993 471 21.0 22.4 n/a
1994 475 21.5 22.1 n/a
1995 548 24.5 22.4 n/a
1996 548 24.5 22.4 n/a
1997 546 26.0 21.0 n/a
1998 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1999 525 27.5 19.1 67.4
2000 539 27.8 19.4 80.1
2001 514 29.5 17.4 82.3
2002 527 30.2 17.5 82.7
2003 527 30.2 17.5 82.7
2004 533 29.8 17.9 82.9
2005 497 27.6 18.0 82.1
2006 372 22.0 16.9 99.2
2007 333 20.5 16.2 99.1
2008 349 20.5 17.0 99.1
2009 358 23.5 15.2 99.2
2010 366 23.0 15.8 99.2
2011 382 23.6 16.1 99.2
2012 357 23.2 15.3 99.2
2013 377 23.6 15.9 99.2
2014 437 27.4 15.9 99.3
2015 450 27.0 16.6 78.9
2016 464 32.0 14.5 100
2017 451 30.6 14.7 100
2018 441 30.7 14.3 100
2019 411 26.3 15.5 100
2020 367 26.3 13.9 100
2021 332 24.6 13.4 100
2022 315 23.8 13.2 100
2023 336 23.9 14.0 100
2024 327 23.4 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 501 21.6 23.1 n/a
1991 513 23.0 22.3 n/a
1992 518 23.0 22.5 n/a
1993 471 21.0 22.4 n/a
1994 475 21.5 22.1 n/a
1995 548 24.5 22.4 n/a
1996 548 24.5 22.4 n/a
1997 546 26.0 21.0 n/a
1998 519 26.0 20.0 n/a
1999 525 27.5 19.1 67.4
2000 539 27.8 19.4 80.1
2001 514 29.5 17.4 82.3
2002 527 30.2 17.5 82.7
2003 527 30.2 17.5 82.7
2004 533 29.8 17.9 82.9
2005 497 27.6 18.0 82.1
2006 372 22.0 16.9 99.2
2007 333 20.5 16.2 99.1
2008 349 20.5 17.0 99.1
2009 358 23.5 15.2 99.2
2010 366 23.0 15.8 99.2
2011 382 23.6 16.1 99.2
2012 357 23.2 15.3 99.2
2013 377 23.6 15.9 99.2
2014 437 27.4 15.9 99.3
2015 450 27.0 16.6 78.9
2016 464 32.0 14.5 100
2017 451 30.6 14.7 100
2018 441 30.7 14.3 100
2019 411 26.3 15.5 100
2020 367 26.3 13.9 100
2021 332 24.6 13.4 100
2022 315 23.8 13.2 100
2023 336 23.9 14.0 100
2024 327 23.4 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,481

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 194th of 435 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Memorial Elementary)3538.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Deming)3624.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)4526.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deming)3119.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Memorial Elementary)1822.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2721.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)1417.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Deming)2013.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Memorial Elementary)3237
 5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2628.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)2931.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Deming)2324.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students411336
 18.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic333290
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6738
 43.3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Elementary

Memorial Elementary ranks 265th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Memorial Elementary.

Students who attend Memorial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deming Intermediate
Middle : Red Mountain Middle
High : Deming High

Students at Memorial Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 10% White.


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