Best middle schools in Las Cruces (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 131Camino Real MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 933 students
- 225Vista MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 323Sierra MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 698 students
- 419Lynn MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 519Picacho MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 698 students
- 618Zia MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 713Mesa MiddleLas Cruces · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 728 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camino Real Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 933 |
| 2 | Vista Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 3 | Sierra Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 698 |
| 4 | Lynn Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 5 | Picacho Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 698 |
| 6 | Zia Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 7 | Mesa Middle Las Cruces · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 728 |
Camino Real Middle in Las Cruces leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 30.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico middle schools rankings, every school on the Las Cruces page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Las Cruces?
Camino Real Middle in Las Cruces, New Mexico ranks first among middle schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 30.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 933).
How are middle schools in Las Cruces ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.