Top 5 Best Eddy County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,319 students in Eddy County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Eddy County, NM are Penasco Elementary School, 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.
Eddy County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Eddy County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Eddy County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Math: 27% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 6-7
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Artesia Park Junior High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Carlsbad Sixth Grade - Alta Vista Campus
Math: 17% | Reading: 28%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 South Alta Vista St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-7
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Math: 14% | Reading: 22%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 West Church St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #66.
Loving Middle School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
700 W Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-12
| 433 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Eddy County, NM

Eddy County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
406 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: PK
| 159 students
700 West Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 238 students
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 345 students
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 311 students
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 272 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Eddy County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eddy County, NM include Penasco Elementary School, Artesia Zia Intermediate and Artesia Park Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eddy County, NM?
9 public middle schools are located in Eddy County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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