For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 670 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Torrance County, NM are Edgewood Middle School, Moriarty Middle School and Estancia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Torrance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Grades: 7-8
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
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
Torrance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Torrance County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Torrance County, NM include Edgewood Middle School, Moriarty Middle School and Estancia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Torrance County?
4 public middle schools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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