For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 19 students in 87728, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in 87728, NM is Maxwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 87728 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87728, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87728, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87728, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87728, NM include Maxwell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87728?
1 public middle schools are located in 87728.
What is the racial composition of students in 87728?
87728 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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