- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cuba Middle held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 350066000235 · Cuba, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuba Elementary (298 students)
Cuba Middle held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cuba Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuba Elementar
Cuba Elementary
298 students
- Cuba High
Cuba High
275 students
- This school
Cuba Middle
148 students
What this shows Cuba Middle reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuba Middle compares
Cuba Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 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
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
$27,430
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
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.
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
District finance for Cuba Independent Schools reports $27,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.