- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hatch Valley Middle held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350123000666 · Hatch, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hatch Valley High (367 students)
Hatch Valley Middle held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hatch Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hatch Valley H
Hatch Valley High
367 students
- This school
Hatch Valley Middle
253 students
- Rio Grande Ele
Rio Grande Elementary
240 students
- Hatch Valley E
Hatch Valley Elementary
190 students
- Garfield Eleme 96
Garfield Elementary
96 students
What this shows Hatch Valley Middle reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hatch Valley Middle compares
Hatch Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Hatch Valley Public Schools reports $18,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.