Enrollment
550
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Artesia, NM
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Artesia Zia Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350012000134
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Artesia Zia Intermediate earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Artesia Zia Intermediate has class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Artesia Zia Intermediate compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Artesia Zia Intermediate
Artesia Zia Intermediate is a large middle school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students) and Artesia Park Junior High (539 students) alongside Artesia Zia Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Artesia Zia Intermediate compares
Artesia Zia Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 48% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 32.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Artesia Zia Intermediate is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Artesia Zia Intermediate.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Artesia Zia Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artesia Zia Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Artesia Zia Intermediate
How many students attend Artesia Zia Intermediate?
Artesia Zia Intermediate has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Artesia, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia Zia Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Artesia Zia Intermediate is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Artesia Zia Intermediate?
42.3% of students at Artesia Zia Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artesia Zia Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Artesia Zia Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artesia Zia Intermediate?
Artesia Zia Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Artesia Zia Intermediate rank among public schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia Zia Intermediate ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Artesia on the city page.
Is Artesia Zia Intermediate a good school?
Artesia Zia Intermediate earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Artesia Zia Intermediate, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia High (806 students), Artesia Park Junior High (539 students), and Yeso Elementary (482 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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