For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,508 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and Holloman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in New Mexico (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Texico Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Abq School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 855 students
Rank: #66.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #77.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and Holloman Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Mexico?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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