About Deming Public Schools

Deming Public Schools is a public school district headquartered in Deming, New Mexico. It is the fifteenth largest school district in New Mexico. Located 33 miles north of the US-Mexico border, it serves the City of Deming, the Village of Columbus as well as other areas in rural Luna County.

The Deming district has 11 schools: one Pre-K school; six elementary schools; one sixth-grade school; one middle school (7th-8th); one high school; and one college preparatory high school. The district also offers bilingual/dual-language programs and Preschool on many campuses.

Student enrollment is approximately 5,000 students.

Deming Public Schools is the largest employer in Luna County with approximately 1,000 employees.

District Mission Statement:

The Board of Education, staff, and community join forces to provide a high quality, comprehensive education for all Deming Public Schools students so that they will have the opportunity to prepare themselves to become productive, responsible, and culturally enriched citizens allowing them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing, global society. 

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Deming Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rate Gains; Deming High School Ranked 4th in Statewide Growth
Posted on 03/04/2026
Deming Public Schools (DPS) is proud to announce a significant milestone in student achievement, as newly released data from the New Mexico Public Edu...
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Soda with the Superintendent February 25
Posted on 02/22/2026
Soda with the Superintendent is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 from 6-7pm at La Fonda Restaurant. This is a casual opportunity for individual co...
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Connect with the Superintendent
Posted on 02/19/2026
All DPS Families are invited to attend Connect with the Superintendent at Red Mountain Middle School on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m....
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Wind Day and Weather-Related Safety Procedures
Posted on 02/17/2026
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Due to regional weather conditions common to our area, Deming Public Schools may ...
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Early Release February 18
Posted on 02/17/2026
Due to anticipated high winds in the afternoon, limited visibility, possible road closures, and in the interest of student safety, all schools within ...
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Columbus Student Drop-Off and Parking
Posted on 01/19/2026
Please be advised that the parking area at the Old Columbus School has been blocked off, as it is private property and no longer available for school ...
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Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Portal
Posted on 12/22/2025
The new portal, part of the NMPED’s Black Education Act (BEA) Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (ARAO) mandate, ensures that reports of race-based aggressio...
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2024-2025 New Mexico State Assessment Results
Posted on 10/24/2025
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Members of the Deming Community, I am pleased to share with you the results from the 2024–2025 New Mexico state assessmen...
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Water Testing Update
Posted on 10/06/2025
Deming Public Schools is committed to providing safe and healthy environments for all students and staff. Following the results from water tests condu...
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