For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 529 students in 87035, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87035, NM are Edgewood Middle School and Moriarty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87035 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87035, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87035, NM Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
87035, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87035, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87035, NM include Edgewood Middle School and Moriarty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87035?
2 public middle schools are located in 87035.
What is the racial composition of students in 87035?
87035 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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