For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 786 students in Socorro County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Socorro County, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and R. Sarracino Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Socorro County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 169 Mm 29
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Socorro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
239 Garfield Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: PK
511 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Socorro County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Socorro County, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and R. Sarracino Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Socorro County?
4 public middle schools are located in Socorro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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