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Top 5 Best 87505 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,978 students in 87505, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87505, NM are Mandela International Magnet (Mims), New Mexico Connections Academy and Desert Sage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87505 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87505, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87505, NM Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 984-1133
Grades: 4-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sage Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-0310
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Milagro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Zia Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Edward Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4164 South Meadows
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87505 New Mexico

87505, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
De Vargas Middle School (Closed 2018)
1750 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
Sf County Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4250 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87505, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87505, NM include Mandela International Magnet (Mims), New Mexico Connections Academy and Desert Sage Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 87505?
6 public middle schools are located in 87505.
What is the racial composition of students in 87505?
87505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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