For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,512 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Berrendo Middle School and Lake Arthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves 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 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chaves County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Berrendo Middle 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
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Hagerman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roswell Corrections
Alternative School
578 West Chickasaw Rd
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Chaves County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Berrendo Middle School and Lake Arthur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chaves County?
9 public middle schools are located in Chaves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County?
Chaves County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chaves County include: Sidney Gutierrez Middle School vs. Mountain View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Berrendo Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
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