Middle Schools in Ruidoso

The Ruidoso area has only one middle school, Ruidoso Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 394 students. While the school is ranked 77th out of 235 middle schools in New Mexico for the 2023-2024 school year, its performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science slightly above the state average, but Mathematics proficiency below the state average.

Ruidoso Middle is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating that it is a middle-performing school in the state. The school faces some challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a predominantly low-income student population. This high poverty rate may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance and the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student body.

Despite these challenges, Ruidoso Middle has maintained a relatively consistent state ranking over the past three school years, suggesting that its performance has been stable. However, there is still room for improvement to become a top-performing school in Ruidoso. Addressing the school's areas of weakness, particularly in Mathematics, and implementing strategies to support its predominantly low-income student population could be a focus for the school and district moving forward.