- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hobbs, NM
Heizer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heizer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350126001067
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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
Heizer Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #10 of 18
- public schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heizer Middle School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heizer Middle School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Heizer Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350126001067 · Hobbs, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Heizer Middle School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Heizer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- This school 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- College Lane E 532
College Lane Elementary
532 students
What this shows Heizer Middle School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heizer Middle School compares
Heizer 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$13,294
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
265
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 6.4%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Heizer Middle School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heizer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heizer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heizer Middle School
How many students attend Heizer Middle School?
Heizer Middle School has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heizer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heizer Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heizer Middle School?
100.0% of students at Heizer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heizer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heizer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heizer Middle School?
Heizer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Heizer Middle School rank among public schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Heizer Middle School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, 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 Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Heizer Middle School, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Highland Middle School (808 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.