For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in Artesia, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM are Artesia Zia Intermediate and Artesia Park Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesia, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Artesia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Artesia, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 6-7 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 8-9 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Artesia, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM include Artesia Zia Intermediate and Artesia Park Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Artesia?
2 public middle schools are located in Artesia.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia?
Artesia public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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