Enrollment
148
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cuba, NM
Cuba Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cuba 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 350066000235
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuba Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cuba · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuba Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cuba, NM.
School address
District: Cuba Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350066000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cuba Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cuba Middle
Cuba Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Cuba, New Mexico, enrolling 148 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 37 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cuba Independent Schools spends $25,226 per pupil, 51% above the New Mexico average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cuba Independent Schools also operates Cuba Elementary (298 students) and Cuba High (275 students) alongside Cuba Middle.
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 Cuba Middle compares
Cuba Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
84.5%
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
$25,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 6.8%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Cuba Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cuba Independent Schools, which includes Cuba Middle.
$25,226
Per student
+51%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 33.6%
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 Cuba Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuba Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cuba Middle
How many students attend Cuba Middle?
Cuba Middle has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cuba, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba Middle is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Cuba Middle?
100.0% of students at Cuba Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuba Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cuba Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.9% of enrollment, in Cuba, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuba Middle?
Cuba Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cuba Middle rank among public schools in Cuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cuba, 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 Cuba on the city page.
Is Cuba Middle a good school?
Cuba Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Cuba Independent Schools?
Besides Cuba Middle, Cuba Independent Schools also operates Cuba Elementary (298 students) and Cuba High (275 students). See the Cuba Independent Schools district page for the complete list.
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