For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 383 students in Magdalena, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Magdalena, NM is Magdalena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Magdalena, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy. 169, P.o. Box 907
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Magdalena, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Magdalena?
2 public middle schools are located in Magdalena.
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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