For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,443 students in Anthony, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anthony, NM are Gadsden Middle School, Chaparral Middle School and Desert Pride Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anthony, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Anthony have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Anthony, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Anthony, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma De Valle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 13 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Anthony Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Anthony Child Dev. Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anthony, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anthony, NM include Gadsden Middle School, Chaparral Middle School and Desert Pride Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Anthony?
3 public middle schools are located in Anthony.
What is the racial composition of students in Anthony?
Anthony public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Anthony are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Anthony include: Chaparral Middle School vs. Gadsden Middle School, Gadsden Middle School vs. Chaparral Middle School
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