For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 296 students in 87123, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in 87123, NM is Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 87123 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87123, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87123, NM Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 298-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
87123, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gilbert L Sena Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266
Gr: 9-11 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87123, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87123, NM include Kennedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87123?
1 public middle schools are located in 87123.
What is the racial composition of students in 87123?
87123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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