For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,177 students in 87144, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87144, NM are Mountain View Middle School, Rio Rancho Middle School and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87144 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87144, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87144, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87144, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87144, NM include Mountain View Middle School, Rio Rancho Middle School and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 87144?
3 public middle schools are located in 87144.
What is the racial composition of students in 87144?
87144 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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