For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in Alamogordo, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alamogordo, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Chaparral Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamogordo, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Alamogordo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alamogordo, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alamogordo, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alamogordo, NM include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Chaparral Middle School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alamogordo?
3 public middle schools are located in Alamogordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Alamogordo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Alamogordo include: Mountain View Middle School vs. Chaparral Middle School, Chaparral Middle School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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