Enrollment
253
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hatch, NM
Hatch Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hatch Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350123000666
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatch Valley Middle earns 64/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hatch · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatch Valley Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hatch, NM.
School address
District: Hatch Valley Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350123000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hatch Valley Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hatch Valley Middle
Hatch Valley Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hatch, New Mexico, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.9% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley High (367 students) and Rio Grande Elementary (240 students) alongside Hatch Valley 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 Hatch Valley Middle compares
Hatch Valley 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 20% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Hatch Valley Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hatch Valley Public Schools, which includes Hatch Valley Middle.
$14,653
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 69.8%
Federal 22.5%
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 Hatch Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatch Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatch Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hatch Valley Middle
How many students attend Hatch Valley Middle?
Hatch Valley Middle has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hatch, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatch Valley Middle is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Hatch Valley Middle?
96.9% of students at Hatch Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatch Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hatch Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Hatch, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatch Valley Middle?
Hatch Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Hatch Valley Middle rank among public schools in Hatch?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatch Valley Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hatch, 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 Hatch on the city page.
Is Hatch Valley Middle a good school?
Hatch Valley Middle earns 64/100 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. 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 Hatch Valley Public Schools?
Besides Hatch Valley Middle, Hatch Valley Public Schools also operates Hatch Valley High (367 students), Rio Grande Elementary (240 students), and Hatch Valley Elementary (190 students). See the Hatch Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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