Best Des Moines Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 58 students in Des Moines, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Des Moines, NM is Des Moines High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Des Moines have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Des Moines, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Des Moines, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Des Moines, NM include Des Moines High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Des Moines?
1 public middle schools are located in Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines?
Des Moines public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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