For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,092 students in 88310, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 88310, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Chaparral Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 88310 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88310, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88310, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
88310, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Oregon Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 88310, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 88310, NM include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Chaparral Middle School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88310?
3 public middle schools are located in 88310.
What is the racial composition of students in 88310?
88310 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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