For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 388 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Ruidoso, NM is Ruidoso Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ruidoso, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Ruidoso, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Grades: PK-K
| 208 students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ruidoso?
1 public middle schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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