For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 37 students in Mountainair, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Mountainair, NM is Mountainair Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainair, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Mountainair have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Mountainair, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mountainair, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mountainair, NM include Mountainair Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mountainair?
1 public middle schools are located in Mountainair.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainair?
Mountainair 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).
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