- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roswell, NM
Berrendo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berrendo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350225000506
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrendo Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrendo Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendo Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Berrendo Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 350225000506 · Roswell, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Berrendo Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Berrendo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- This school 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- Mountain View 481
Mountain View Middle
481 students
What this shows Berrendo Middle reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrendo Middle compares
Berrendo 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,716
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 37.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Berrendo Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berrendo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrendo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrendo Middle
How many students attend Berrendo Middle?
Berrendo Middle has 571 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrendo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrendo Middle is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrendo Middle?
100.0% of students at Berrendo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrendo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berrendo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrendo Middle?
Berrendo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Berrendo Middle rank among middle schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendo Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Berrendo Middle, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Sierra Middle (557 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.