For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,295 students in 87121, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87121, NM are Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy, Mission Achievement And Success 2.0 and George I Sanchez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87121 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87121, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87121, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 242-3118
Gr: PK-9 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Benavides Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
La Academia De Esperanza
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 764-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Jimmy Carter Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Bluewater Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-7540
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-7540
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1118
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts
Charter School
1401 Old Coors Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 681-3536
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 681-3536
Gr: K-7 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87121, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87121, NM include Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy, Mission Achievement And Success 2.0 and George I Sanchez.
How many public middle schools are located in 87121?
8 public middle schools are located in 87121.
What is the racial composition of students in 87121?
87121 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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