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Best Middle Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Compare 9 middle schools in Las Cruces. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

9
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
23,975
Total Students
Across Las Cruces
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
9 schools found

About Middle Schools in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, New Mexico offers 9 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

White Sands Elementary

publicmiddlePK-8
1 Viking St White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces, NM 88002
6
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%

J Paul Taylor Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2, Las Cruces, NM 88005
5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%

Camino Real Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011
3.5
Rating
Students
933
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
25%

Sierra Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1700 E Spruce Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2.9
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
23%

Mesa Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7225 Jornada Rd North, Las Cruces, NM 88012
2.5
Rating
Students
728
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%

Vista Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4465 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007
2.4
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
18%

Lynn Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
950 South Walnut St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
2
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%

Picacho Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1040 North Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88001
1.9
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%

Zia Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1300 West University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
1.8
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
13%

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math26%
ELA36%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)8
Moderate (15-20:1)1
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 933 students at Camino Real Middle
  • Best ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Las Cruces, New Mexico?

There are several middle schools in Las Cruces, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Las Cruces?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Las Cruces include schools with ratings of 6 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Las Cruces?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Las Cruces is 10.8:1.