- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anthony, NM
Gadsden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350108000631
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gadsden Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gadsden Middle held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350108000631 · Anthony, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Gadsden Middle held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gadsden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- This school
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
546 students
What this shows Gadsden Middle reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden Middle compares
Gadsden 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 | 650 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
41.7%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Gadsden Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden Middle
How many students attend Gadsden Middle?
Gadsden Middle has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden 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 Gadsden Middle?
100.0% of students at Gadsden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden Middle?
Gadsden Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gadsden Middle rank among public schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Gadsden Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Anthony, 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 Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Gadsden Middle, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.