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Ruidoso Middle

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

123 Warrior Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 · (575) 257-4051 · Part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools

Ruidoso’s School Grade B better than 57% of New Mexico school districts

Directions
Students
373
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Ruidoso Middle

  • Its own letter, C+: better results than 35% of New Mexico’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 18.2% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Ruidoso kids: Ruidoso High

On the path

Where Ruidoso kids come from and go next. The whole path →

3–5White Mountain Elementary374 students
6–8Ruidoso MiddleYou are here
9–12Ruidoso High527 students

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency13%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 57.7%

Its own letter, C+, places these results among New Mexico’s 213 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

123 Warrior Dr, Ruidoso

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6124
Grade 7128
Grade 8121
Enrollment over time
456’20
434’21
394’22
388’23
373’24

Down 18.2% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 59%White 24%American Indian/Alaska Native 12%Two or more races 2%Black 1%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Ruidoso Middle from Ruidoso families.

Other schools in Ruidoso Municipal Schools

The district →
Sierra Vista Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Ruidoso
514 students13:1
White Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Ruidoso
C+
374 students14:1
Ruidoso High
High · Grades 9–12 · Ruidoso
A−
527 students17:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against New Mexico’s other public schools; Ruidoso’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.