- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lordsburg, NM
Dugan-Tarango Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dugan-Tarango Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350162000423
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dugan-Tarango Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lordsburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dugan-Tarango Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dugan-Tarango Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, NM.
School address
District: Lordsburg Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350162000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dugan-Tarango Middle shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350162000423 · Lordsburg, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 31:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: R.V.Traylor Elementary (158 students)
Dugan-Tarango Middle shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dugan-Tarango Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R.V.Traylor El
R.V.Traylor Elementary
158 students
- This school
Dugan-Tarango Middle
124 students
- Lordsburg High
Lordsburg High
121 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
76 students
What this shows Dugan-Tarango Middle reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dugan-Tarango Middle compares
Dugan-Tarango 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 121% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 32% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 121% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$20,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 15.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Dugan-Tarango Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Lordsburg Municipal Schools reports $20,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dugan-Tarango Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.V.Traylor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lordsburg High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dugan-Tarango Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dugan-Tarango Middle
How many students attend Dugan-Tarango Middle?
Dugan-Tarango Middle has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lordsburg, NM. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dugan-Tarango Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dugan-Tarango Middle is 31:1, which is 121% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dugan-Tarango Middle?
55.0% of students at Dugan-Tarango Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dugan-Tarango Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dugan-Tarango Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Lordsburg, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dugan-Tarango Middle?
Dugan-Tarango Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dugan-Tarango Middle rank among public schools in Lordsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dugan-Tarango Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lordsburg, 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 Lordsburg Municipal Schools?
Besides Dugan-Tarango Middle, Lordsburg Municipal Schools also operates R.V.Traylor Elementary (158 students), Lordsburg High (121 students), and Central Elementary (76 students). See the Lordsburg Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.