2024 Best Public Middle Schools in New Mexico

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  44 reviews

Alum: The curriculum of CCPS is very helpful to get ahead in college and your academics after high school. The staff and faculty offer support for all of the students, especially in their junior and senior years. While I am grateful to the school for the academic opportunities I have been given, I think it still needs work in the support they give their students and the community of the school.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Students 803

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Texico Municipal Schools, NM•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 137

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  49 reviews

Junior: AIMS is an interesting school is the easiest way to put it. The school itself is middle school and high school, yet holds about 600-800ish students. The faculty are close-knit, since it is so tiny, and the students practically stick with the same classmates they met in 6th grade. The academic course is excellent for those who wish to attend UNM afterward since the school is chartered by UNM, as you are required to take 30 college credit hours on top of your high school learning. The course load is best put manageable and is best for those who hold their academics higher than their extra-curricular activities. As it is free and requires you to help out with community service per semester, rigorous science fair and Rube Goldberg competitions, and college classes during high school, it is a niche for students who are willing to go through it, and also comply with dress code.... Read 49 reviews

• grade A

• Students 354

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Taos, NM•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 193

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Los Alamos Public Schools, NM•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: Good enough. The teachers are great and most of the material is taught well. The way they organize the students is good and creative. I wish some of the teachers were a bit more flexible in how they get the information across, and there were a larger amount of different core classes you could take. It prepares its students well for High School though but isn't the most efficient in keeping the students kind and motivated. The school spirit is okay, but it is a bit overboard in trying to keep the students in check, which gets them a bit more out of line. It offers great computers and other supplies to the students, allowing them to expand their learning capabilities, and still keeps a good balance between work done online vs. on paper. It doesn't assign an overwhelming amount of homework, but there is quite a bit, so I would consider that before sending your child here. I like the school and I think it is pretty decent, but there are definitely some things that could be better.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 602

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Animas Public Schools, NM•

• 5-6

• grade A

• Students 22

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Rio Rancho Public Schools, NM•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Happy to deal with this school, and happy my child goes here. They could teach some other schools (sve) how to improve!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 911

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, NM•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 66

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Melrose Public Schools, NM•

• 7-8

• grade A

• Students 43

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Artesia Public Schools, NM•

• 6-7

• grade A

• Students 578

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  763 reviews

Senior: Eldorado High School has given me a safe place to learn more about myself, create meaningful relationships with like-minded peers, and expand my understanding of the world around me. The best part of Eldorado is the supportive and attentive staff. I struggled during my freshman year and spent the majority of it online because of Covid-19. Despite the major barriers to creating student-teacher relationships brought on by the pandemic, the staff at Eldorado continued to go beyond the curriculum to connect. There were countless check-ins, small group meetings, class discussions, and collaborative work to make the school year as meaningful as possible. Overall, I am very happy with my high school experience and sad to see it coming to an end. If I could change something at Eldorado, I would like to see less vandalism. It creates a less inviting atmosphere for the rest of our students and displays a general attitude of disrespect from those destroying our campus. In conclusion, go Eagles!... Read 763 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,661

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Santa Fe, NM•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Works Here: It is the best "Southside" school in Santa Fe. The teachers are experienced. The students are well prepared for ant school they transfer to, including SF Prep and ATC. The music program and music teacher s are the best fpr elementary students in Santa Fe, if not in the state. The community values the arts, and the after school program offerings are amazing and FREE: Jazz band French, cooking, sign language, chess, jazz history, future cities, and many more.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 725

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Albuquerque, NM•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: This is my child's 2nd year at ASE and we absolutely love it! The teachers and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the diversity is unbelievable and overall just a very welcoming place to be. They communicate well and welcome the parents to be involved in everything, especially to follow your child's progress and their grades. It has also been a relief to know all the safety measures and precautions they have in place to protect the students during this pandemic. They truly take their health and well being seriously. I highly recommend this school!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 855

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  52 reviews

Senior: Public Academy for Performing Arts is a great place to pursue your desired performing art whether it is music, choir, dance, film, art or theatre. Getting college prep education from middle school to high school surrounded by students with the same admiration for the arts creates a beautiful, friendly, and creative environment and makes education less overwhelming. In my experience, the best part of this school is the opportunities to discover your true passion and commiting to be the highest standard in that field. I would say the worst parts of my experience would be the lack of funding we had in each program. This held me back from reaching the true potential of each performing art. I also felt our building was to small to hold both middle school and high school students. Overall Public Academy for Performing Arts prepared me for college and the life of a professional artist.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A

• Students 434

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Rio Rancho, NM•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  68 reviews

Senior: Enrolled at The ASK Academy, my academic journey is shaped by highs and lows. Dedicated teachers exhibit a genuine passion for subjects, offering support beyond class hours. The school fosters a strong sense of community through team-building activities. Challenges include limited extracurriculars, hindering the exploration of diverse interests. Communication gaps between administration and students occasionally lead to confusion; a streamlined digital platform could resolve this. Looking forward, expanding extracurricular options and improving communication would enhance the student experience. Despite imperfections, The ASK Academy provides a solid education with a supportive community, preparing me for future chapters. Grateful for experiences gained, the school plays a pivotal role in shaping my academic journey.... Read 68 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 564

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Mission Achievement & Success, NM•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.81 out of 5  57 reviews

Parent: All of my children attended MAS Charter School. I have two daughters who have graduated from MAS and have both gone to college. My youngest child is still attending MAS and this school was instrumental in helping my children. My oldest daughter was not proficient in reading when she started 7th grade, yet graduated as an advanced reader thanks to MAS! They are VERY structured, so if you don't want structure, you won't want to send your child here, but if you value structure and accountable learning for your child, this is the place to go!... Read 57 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,162

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Farmington Municipal Schools, NM•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: The school sucks, but the education isn't bad. Teachers are nice. Kids are awful. The gifted program is suburb. It's great. Good for physically and mentally different kids. The best middle school in the area. Tech is a little old, though.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 735

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Taos Municipal Schools, NM•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: This school is good to kids and provides opportunities to grow and learn. It's facilities are nice and the people encourage students.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 195

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Taos, NM•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  21 reviews

Parent: We have an interesting child with lots of special needs and abilities. The staff at Taos Academy has bent over backwards for years to make my daughter’s middle/high school experience a great one. The only downside is due to the small size of the school. Many of the incredible elective classes offered get dropped, due to lack of registration numbers. Also there are no sports.😕... Read 21 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 267

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Albuquerque Public Schools, NM•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student at desert ridge, I think it is a good school, I have learned a lot but the teachers don’t care about the students, and I think the amount of homework is awful, I cannot express to you how many anxiety attacks I’ve had because I get very stressed.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 880

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Grady Municipal Schools, NM•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 51

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Logan Municipal Schools, NM•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 58

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Las Cruces, NM•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Cimarron Municipal Schools, NM•

• 5-8

• grade A minus

• Students 46

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Artesia Public Schools, NM•

• 8-9

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Freshman: Really good school overall, good teachers and good learning environment. It was very easy to reach out and get help.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 592

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1