Best 87575 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 134 students in 87575, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in 87575, NM is Escalante Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 87575 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87575, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 87575, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87575, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87575, NM include Escalante Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87575?
1 public middle schools are located in 87575.
What is the racial composition of students in 87575?
87575 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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