For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,528 students in 87401, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM are Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87401, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87401, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87401, NM include Hermosa Middle School, Heights Middle School and Tibbetts Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87401?
5 public middle schools are located in 87401.
What is the racial composition of students in 87401?
87401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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