Middle Schools in Tularosa

Summary:

There is only one middle school located in Tularosa, New Mexico - Tularosa Middle School. This small school serves 132 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Tularosa school district.

Based on the available data, Tularosa Middle School does not appear to be a standout performer among New Mexico middle schools. The school has a low statewide ranking, with a rating of only 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the NM-MSSA in English Language Arts and Mathematics, are below the state averages. Tularosa Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past few years, dropping from 47 out of 165 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 145 out of 192 middle schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a decline in the school's performance relative to other middle schools in the state.

Additionally, Tularosa Middle School serves a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and support. With a small school size of only 132 students, Tularosa Middle School may face challenges in terms of resource allocation, staffing, and the ability to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities.

District Detail

504 First St
Tularosa, NM 88352

(575) 585-8800

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 883

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Tularosa Middle	Public	7-8	101b Old Mescalero Rd	Tularosa	88352	Otero County	Tularosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 585-8800	140	17	8.3		25 (17.9%)	1 (0.7%)	78 (55.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	24.6	145^th of 192 public middle schools	24.5%		50.9	47^th of 165 public middle schools	71.5%	98	36.0	36.8	31.3	44.0	36.4	13.2	13.8	12.6	$10,963

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alamogordo	7.33 mi	15	35^th
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired	11.4 mi	2
Cloudcroft	17.61 mi	3	10^th
Mescalero Apache School	18.91 mi	1
Ruidoso	28.5 mi	4	39^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.