For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 591 students in 87701, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM are Wlv Family Partnership, Memorial Middle School and West Las Vegas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87701, NM 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 Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87701, NM include Wlv Family Partnership, Memorial Middle School and West Las Vegas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87701?
4 public middle schools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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