- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dulce, NM
Dulce Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dulce Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350081000716
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dulce Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dulce · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dulce Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dulce Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dulce, NM.
School address
District: Dulce Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350081000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dulce Middle grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 350081000716 · Dulce, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Dulce Elementary (264 students)
Dulce Middle grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Dulce Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dulce Elementa
Dulce Elementary
264 students
- Dulce High
Dulce High
160 students
- This school
Dulce Middle
130 students
What this shows Dulce Middle reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dulce Middle compares
Dulce 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,599
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Dulce Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Dulce Independent Schools reports $28,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dulce Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulce High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dulce Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dulce Middle
How many students attend Dulce Middle?
Dulce Middle has 130 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dulce, NM. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dulce Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dulce Middle is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Dulce Middle?
100.0% of students at Dulce Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dulce Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dulce Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.7% of enrollment, in Dulce, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dulce Middle?
Dulce Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Dulce Middle rank among public schools in Dulce?
By Resource Investment Index, Dulce Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dulce, 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 Dulce Independent Schools?
Besides Dulce Middle, Dulce Independent Schools also operates Dulce Elementary (264 students) and Dulce High (160 students). See the Dulce Independent Schools district page for the complete list.