For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,599 students in Farmington, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, NM are Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Farmington 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 Public Middle Schools in Farmington, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Farmington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Farm.day Reporting High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-9
| 12 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
Navajo Mission Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Grades: 2-6
| 7 students
845 N. Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
San Juan City Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, NM include Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Farmington?
5 public middle schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington 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).
Which public middle schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Farmington include: Tibbetts Middle School vs. Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School vs. Hermosa Middle School, Hermosa Middle School vs. Heights Middle School
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