For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 50 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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Des Moines, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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