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Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Summary:

Ruben S. Torres Elementary is a public elementary school in Deming, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with 406 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.

Ruben S. Torres Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom third of New Mexico elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 23% in ELA, 21% in Math, and 24% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Bell Elementary, which had proficiency rates of 42% in ELA and 48% in Math, Ruben S. Torres Elementary generally performs worse.

The school struggles to support various student subgroups, with the school's rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and White students all in the bottom third of New Mexico elementary schools. The school's performance is particularly concerning for English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the bottom 10% and bottom 15% of New Mexico elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's Special Education students perform relatively better, ranking in the middle 50% of New Mexico elementary schools. Despite these challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.7 to 12.8 students per teacher in recent years, which could be an asset in providing more personalized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1910 8th St NW
       Deming, NM  88030

(575) 544-2723

District: Deming

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,277 Help


Students who attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deming Intermediate
    Red Mountain Middle
High:    Deming High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.2%
White:
9.2%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Ruben S. Torres Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5th 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 27.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.2%), White (9.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Deming School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruben S. Torres Elementary is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Deming School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruben S. Torres Elementary is $10,277, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Deming School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruben S. Torres Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruben S. Torres Elementary 316th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Ruben S. Torres Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 15.06 387th 419 7.6%
2011 10.78 384th 402 4.5%
2012 8.62 389th 398 2.3%
2013 7.14 404th 412 1.9%
2014 13.71 417th 442 5.7%
2015 23.03 354th 421 15.9%
2016 21.14 353rd 410 13.9%
2017 31.55 257th 374 31.3%
2018 17.05 331st 383 13.6%
2019 20.06 331st 396 16.4%
2022 18.50 352nd 420 16.2%
2023 17.79 383rd 435 12.0%
2024 27.62 316th 433 27.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.70 64th 83 22.9%
2019 43.02 55th 98 43.9%
2022 14.36 198th 203 2.5%
2023 20.30 181st 191 5.2%
2024 24.82 145th 166 12.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.36 53rd 99 46.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 305th 356 14.3%
2019 24.88 292nd 361 19.1%
2022 20.72 313th 410 23.7%
2023 18.43 374th 426 12.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.49 2nd 2 0.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.22 31st 36 13.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.94 319th 339 5.9%
2019 16.24 306th 343 10.8%
2022 24.17 281st 395 28.9%
2023 22.33 327th 390 16.2%
2024 30.64 280th 393 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.31 275th 333 17.4%
2019 23.91 272nd 337 19.3%
2022 12.96 332nd 392 15.3%
2023 12.69 392nd 414 5.3%
2024 22.90 327th 410 20.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.66 296th 329 10.0%
2019 20.78 270th 320 15.6%
2022 17.59 318th 389 18.3%
2023 20.46 336th 395 14.9%
2024 29.22 285th 390 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.30 309th 325 4.9%
2023 15.66 373rd 413 9.7%
2024 19.16 245th 293 16.4%
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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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 56 8 2 457 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 45 8 3 454 0 0 0 0 510
2011 49 8 2 474 0 0 0 0 533
2012 52 8 0 454 1 0 0 0 515
2013 41 9 0 449 1 0 0 0 500
2014 29 14 1 418 3 0 0 0 465
2015 41 15 1 417 1 0 0 0 475
2016 48 21 2 318 2 1 0 0 392
2017 36 16 0 327 2 0 1 0 382
2018 36 11 3 331 2 0 0 0 383
2019 39 11 0 358 0 0 0 0 408
2020 35 10 13 359 0 2 2 0 421
2021 24 12 12 304 0 0 2 0 354
2022 40 1 3 346 5 0 8 0 403
2023 47 2 1 349 2 0 5 0 406
2024 36 1 0 344 1 0 8 0 390

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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 523 33.0 15.8 99.4
2010 510 35.8 14.2 99.4
2011 533 34.6 15.3 99.4
2012 515 35.0 14.6 99.4
2013 500 36.2 13.7 95.8
2014 465 32.6 14.2 99.4
2015 475 34.0 13.9 83.4
2016 392 31.0 12.6 100
2017 382 30.2 12.6 100
2018 383 30.0 12.7 100
2019 408 31.6 12.8 100
2020 421 33.0 12.7 100
2021 354 30.9 11.4 100
2022 403 31.3 12.8 99.8
2023 406 37.7 10.7 99.8
2024 390 31.5 12.3 99.7

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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 523 33.0 15.8 99.4
2010 510 35.8 14.2 99.4
2011 533 34.6 15.3 99.4
2012 515 35.0 14.6 99.4
2013 500 36.2 13.7 95.8
2014 465 32.6 14.2 99.4
2015 475 34.0 13.9 83.4
2016 392 31.0 12.6 100
2017 382 30.2 12.6 100
2018 383 30.0 12.7 100
2019 408 31.6 12.8 100
2020 421 33.0 12.7 100
2021 354 30.9 11.4 100
2022 403 31.3 12.8 99.8
2023 406 37.7 10.7 99.8
2024 390 31.5 12.3 99.7

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 Ruben S. Torres Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,277

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruben S. Torres 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 331st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 383rd of 435 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)2121
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Deming)3624.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)1516.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deming)3119.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)129.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2721.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)169.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Deming)2013.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)2424.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2628.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ruben S. Torres Elementary)1923.4
 4.4%
   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 Students408406
 0.5%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic358349
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3947
 20.5%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.8%
 0.2%

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Students who attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Ruben S. Torres Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Ruben S. Torres Elementary.

Ruben S. Torres Elementary ranks 316th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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