For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 528 students in Santa Teresa, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Santa Teresa, NM is Santa Teresa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Teresa, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Teresa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Teresa, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Mcnutt Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Teresa, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Teresa, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Teresa, NM include Santa Teresa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Teresa?
1 public middle schools are located in Santa Teresa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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