For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,418 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are Coronado Middle School, La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences and Mccurdy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Arriba County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coronado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Mccurdy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Escalante Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Dulce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rio Arriba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carinos De Los Ninos (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
St Rd 76 Cr 80 #355
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
P.o. Box 100
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Espanola Military Ac (Closed 2010)
Charter School
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
714 Calle Don Diego
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Empire Drive 258, Po Box 1009
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Lindrith Area Heritage (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1086 Hwy 595
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 27
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Grades: K-4
| 10 students
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Highway 74, Po Box 1077
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM include Coronado Middle School, La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences and Mccurdy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
7 public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rio Arriba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rio Arriba County include: Mccurdy Charter School vs. Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
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