For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 67 students in De Baca County, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in De Baca County, NM is Fort Sumner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Baca County, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in De Baca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in De Baca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Sumner Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in De Baca County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in De Baca County, NM include Fort Sumner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Baca County?
1 public middle schools are located in De Baca County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Baca County?
De Baca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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