For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 375 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Kirtland, NM is Kirtland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kirtland, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
538 Cr 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6114
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6114
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Kirtland, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Gr: 4-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Gr: K-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kirtland, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kirtland, NM include Kirtland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kirtland?
1 public middle schools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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