For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,512 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Berrendo Middle School and Lake Arthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chaves County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Hagerman Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Roswell Corrections
Alternative School
578 West Chickasaw Rd
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 625-3100
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chaves County, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Berrendo Middle School and Lake Arthur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chaves County?
9 public middle schools are located in Chaves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County?
Chaves County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chaves County include: Sidney Gutierrez Middle School vs. Mountain View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Berrendo Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
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