For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 622 students in 87701, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM are Wlv Family Partnership, Memorial Middle School and West Las Vegas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87701, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM include Wlv Family Partnership, Memorial Middle School and West Las Vegas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87701?
4 public middle schools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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