For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,243 students in 88240, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM are Houston Middle School, Highland Middle School and Heizer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88240, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Gr: 6-9 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Heizer Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM include Houston Middle School, Highland Middle School and Heizer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88240?
4 public middle schools are located in 88240.
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
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