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Best Artesia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in Artesia, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM are Artesia Zia Intermediate and Artesia Park Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesia, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Artesia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Artesia, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 6-7 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 8-9 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Artesia, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Artesia, NM include Artesia Zia Intermediate and Artesia Park Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Artesia?
2 public middle schools are located in Artesia.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesia?
Artesia public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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