- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belen, NM
Belen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Belen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350018000141
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belen Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Belen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belen Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belen Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Belen, NM.
School address
District: Belen Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350018000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Belen Middle shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 350018000141 · Belen, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen High (958 students)
Belen Middle shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Belen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen High
Belen High
958 students
- This school
Belen Middle
475 students
- La Merced Elem
La Merced Elementary
463 students
- Rio Grande Ele 332
Rio Grande Elementary
332 students
- Gil Sanchez El 316
Gil Sanchez Elementary
316 students
- Dennis Chavez 294
Dennis Chavez Elementary
294 students
What this shows Belen Middle reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belen Middle compares
Belen Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$15,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
White 14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Belen Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belen Consolidated Schools reports $15,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Merced Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gil Sanchez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis Chavez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belen Middle
How many students attend Belen Middle?
Belen Middle has 475 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belen, NM. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belen Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belen Middle?
100.0% of students at Belen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Belen, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belen Middle?
Belen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belen Middle rank among public schools in Belen?
By Resource Investment Index, Belen Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Belen, 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 Belen on the city page.
What other schools are in Belen Consolidated Schools?
Besides Belen Middle, Belen Consolidated Schools also operates Belen High (958 students), La Merced Elementary (463 students), and Rio Grande Elementary (332 students). See the Belen Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.