For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 58 students in 88418, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in 88418, NM is Des Moines High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 88418 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88418, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88418, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 88418, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 88418, NM include Des Moines High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88418?
1 public middle schools are located in 88418.
What is the racial composition of students in 88418?
88418 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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