For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,426 students in Valencia County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Valencia County, NM are Belen Family School, Los Lunas Middle School and Valencia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, 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 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valencia County (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.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Valencia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 24 students
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Irving Berlin Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Los Lunas Family School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Po Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valencia County, NM include Belen Family School, Los Lunas Middle School and Valencia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valencia County?
6 public middle schools are located in Valencia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County?
Valencia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Valencia County include: Belen Middle School vs. Belen Family School, Los Lunas Middle School vs. Valencia Middle School
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