For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,219 students in 88240, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM are Houston Middle School, Highland Middle School and Heizer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #33.
Heizer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
88240, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM include Houston Middle School, Highland Middle School and Heizer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88240?
4 public middle schools are located in 88240.
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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