For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 788 students in 87122, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in 87122, NM is Desert Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 87122 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87122, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87122, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87122, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87122, NM include Desert Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87122?
1 public middle schools are located in 87122.
What is the racial composition of students in 87122?
87122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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