Tony Hillerman Middle School

Tony Hillerman Middle School serves 939 students in grades 6-8 in northwest Albuquerque, earning recognition as one of New Mexico's stronger middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking 160th out of 874 schools statewide, the school places in the 82nd percentile for academic performance across New Mexico. The school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 16.2 to 1 with 58 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academic results show 49% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 40% reach proficiency in mathematics. These performance levels reflect solid educational foundations with opportunities for continued growth in core subjects. Tony Hillerman Middle School draws families from the surrounding 87114 zip code area, where the median household income reaches $77,743 and home values average $272,400.

The community shows strong educational values, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 11.2% among its 67,805 residents. Located on Rainbow Boulevard, the school sits in a rural setting near town, providing students with a blend of suburban amenities and open space that characterizes this growing area of Albuquerque.

Located in a rural area, Tony Hillerman Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.