Des Moines High School

Des Moines High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
500 DES MOINES Ave,  Des Moines, NM
Des Moines Municipal Schools
3.9
58 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.52

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
A-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.9%
State Average
25%
Science
64.7%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
74.5%
Hispanic
23.5%
Black
2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Eastern New Mexico University 20 Students
New Mexico State University 19 Students
University of New Mexico 18 Students
West Texas A&M University 16 Students
Colorado State University 12 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 11 Students
Texas Tech University 10 Students
University of Colorado Denver 9 Students
Northern Arizona University 8 Students
Arizona State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Agricultural Teacher Education 3 Students
Pharmacy Technician 3 Students
Communications 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/22/2021
Some things that I really like about Des Moines High School is that it is small, everyone is very caring, and they are there to help you succeed no matter what it is. The administration is great and no matter what the question is, they will do anything they can to help you out.
3.0 Senior
3/27/2020
what i like about Des Moines schools is that theres alot of diversity. yes some high schools are more advanced and have more resources then others but from what ive seen and experienced my years at the high school i would say there has been alot of changes that the district has made happened. but one thing i would like to see chnage in the years is the school actully getting you pre paired for college because i know its not going to be nothing like it is right now.

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Des Moines High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Des Moines, NM and is served by the Des Moines Municipal Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 58 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Des Moines High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Branson School, Branson School Online, Des Moines Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Des Moines High School.

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