For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 632 students in Belen, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belen, NM are Belen Family School and Belen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belen, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Belen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belen, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belen Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Belen Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belen, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belen, NM include Belen Family School and Belen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belen?
2 public middle schools are located in Belen.
What is the racial composition of students in Belen?
Belen public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Belen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Belen include: Belen Middle School vs. Belen Family School
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