- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, NM
Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350099000285
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights Middle School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Heights Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350099000285 · Farmington, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 14.7:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Heights Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- This school 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- Country Club E 530
Country Club Elementary
530 students
What this shows Heights Middle School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights Middle School compares
Heights Middle School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 48% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Heights Middle School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Club Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heights Middle School
How many students attend Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights Middle School?
42.3% of students at Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heights Middle School is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights Middle School?
Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Heights Middle School, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Tibbetts Middle School (652 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.