For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 362 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Thoreau, NM is Thoreau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thoreau, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thoreau?
1 public middle schools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
