For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,278 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are Coronado Middle School, Mccurdy Charter School and Escalante Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Arriba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Gr: K-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Gr: 7-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM include Coronado Middle School, Mccurdy Charter School and Escalante Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
6 public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rio Arriba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rio Arriba County include: Mccurdy Charter School vs. Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
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