For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 169 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas 7-12 School and Dugan-tarango Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hidalgo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas 7-12 School and Dugan-tarango Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM?
2 public middle schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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