- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bernalillo, NM
Bernalillo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bernalillo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350021000149
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernalillo Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bernalillo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernalillo Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, NM.
School address
District: Bernalillo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350021000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
Bernalillo Middle shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-35.2%).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 350021000149 · Bernalillo, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 8.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bernalillo High (824 students)
Bernalillo Middle shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-35.2%). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bernalillo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bernalillo Hig
Bernalillo High
824 students
- Wd Carroll Ele
Wd Carroll Elementary
399 students
- Bernalillo Ele
Bernalillo Elementary
364 students
- This school 276
Bernalillo Middle
276 students
- Santo Domingo 206
Santo Domingo Elementary
206 students
- Algodones Elem 184
Algodones Elementary
184 students
What this shows Bernalillo Middle reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernalillo Middle compares
Bernalillo 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$19,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.9%
Two or More 5.4%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Bernalillo Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Bernalillo Public Schools reports $19,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernalillo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wd Carroll Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santo Domingo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algodones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernalillo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bernalillo Middle
How many students attend Bernalillo Middle?
Bernalillo Middle has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bernalillo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Middle is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernalillo Middle?
100.0% of students at Bernalillo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernalillo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bernalillo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Bernalillo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernalillo Middle?
Bernalillo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bernalillo Middle rank among public schools in Bernalillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, 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 Bernalillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernalillo Public Schools?
Besides Bernalillo Middle, Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Bernalillo High (824 students), Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students), and Bernalillo Elementary (364 students). See the Bernalillo Public Schools district page for the complete list.