For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 516 students in 88260, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in 88260, NM is Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 88260 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88260, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88260, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
88260, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lea Cy. Detention Cn High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
310 North Fifth St
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Grades: 8-11
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 88260, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 88260, NM include Taylor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88260?
1 public middle schools are located in 88260.
What is the racial composition of students in 88260?
88260 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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