Top 5 Best 87401 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,599 students in 87401, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM are Heights Middle School, Hermosa Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87401 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87401, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87401, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87401 New Mexico

87401, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Grades: 2-6
| 7 students
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Grades: K-5
| 304 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM include Heights Middle School, Hermosa Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87401?
5 public middle schools are located in 87401.
What is the racial composition of students in 87401?
87401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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