For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 670 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Torrance County, NM are Edgewood Middle School, Moriarty Middle School and Estancia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Torrance County (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%
Rank: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Torrance County 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%
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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 Torrance County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Torrance County, NM include Edgewood Middle School, Moriarty Middle School and Estancia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Torrance County?
4 public middle schools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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