For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,505 students in New Mexico.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico are Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and Texico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average).
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 Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Grades: 6-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Anansi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Texico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Cloudcroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
Holloman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Grades: K-12
| 910 students
Rank: #77.
Berrendo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Mexico include Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, Anansi Charter School and Texico Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Mexico?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico blue ribbon 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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