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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Where Are They Now? Calling All Wildcat Alumni!
Posted on 10/13/2026
Where Are They Now? Calling All Wildcat Alumni!...
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DPS Thanksgiving Luncheon
Posted on 10/12/2026
Deming Public Schools invites parents, guardians, and family members to our Thanksgiving Luncheon! Join your child for a delicious meal and a special ...
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šŸ¾šŸ“£ Wildcat families, your voice matters!
Posted on 10/05/2026
Deming Public Schools wants to hear about your experiences with your student’s school! Your feedback helps us understand what’s working and how we can...
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Deming Public Schools Highlights Significant Gains in Graduation Rates and Student Growth in Latest NM Vistas Release
Posted on 09/22/2026
Following the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) recent release of the 2025-2026 school year data on the NM Vistas portal, Deming Public...
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ECHS Hosts Annual Career Readiness Week
Posted on 09/11/2026
Early College High School (ECHS) recently hosted its annual Career Readiness Week, also known as Internship Camp, providing all 81 ECHS juniors and se...
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Deming Public Schools Enhances Campus Safety with Comprehensive Security Measures for the 2026–2027 School Year
Posted on 07/23/2026
The safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors remain the highest priority for Deming Public Schools. As the new school year begins, the d...
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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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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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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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