For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 728 students in San Miguel County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, NM are Wlv Family Partnership, Valley Middle School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pecos Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
North Nm Hwy 63
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Pecos, NM 87552
(505) 757-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Miguel County, NM include Wlv Family Partnership, Valley Middle School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Miguel County?
6 public middle schools are located in San Miguel County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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