- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrizozo, NM
Carrizozo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carrizozo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350033000178
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrizozo Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carrizozo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrizozo Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, NM.
School address
District: Carrizozo Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350033000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carrizozo Middle grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+21.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.2 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350033000178 · Carrizozo, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 6.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrizozo Elementary (72 students)
Carrizozo Middle grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+21.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.2 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carrizozo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrizozo Elem
Carrizozo Elementary
72 students
- Carrizozo High
Carrizozo High
47 students
- This school 25
Carrizozo Middle
25 students
What this shows Carrizozo Middle reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrizozo Middle compares
Carrizozo Middle is a growing 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 55% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$24,739
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Carrizozo Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Carrizozo Municipal Schools reports $24,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrizozo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizozo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrizozo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrizozo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrizozo Middle
How many students attend Carrizozo Middle?
Carrizozo Middle has 25 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrizozo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Middle is 6.3:1, which is 55% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 60% 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 Carrizozo Middle?
100.0% of students at Carrizozo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrizozo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carrizozo Middle is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Carrizozo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrizozo Middle?
Carrizozo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrizozo Middle rank among public schools in Carrizozo?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizozo Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carrizozo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carrizozo Municipal Schools?
Besides Carrizozo Middle, Carrizozo Municipal Schools also operates Carrizozo Elementary (72 students) and Carrizozo High (47 students). See the Carrizozo Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.