For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 260 students in 87455, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in 87455, NM is Newcomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87455 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87455, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87455, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
N. Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
87455, New Mexico 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 7973
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
P.o. Box 9857
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87455, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87455, NM include Newcomb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87455?
2 public middle schools are located in 87455.
What is the racial composition of students in 87455?
87455 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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