Enrollment
606
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heizer Middle School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heizer Middle School
Heizer Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Hobbs, New Mexico, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hobbs Municipal Schools spends $11,533 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 434 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 606 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students) and Houston Middle School (822 students) alongside Heizer Middle School.
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 Heizer Middle School compares
Heizer Middle School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hobbs Municipal Schools, which includes Heizer Middle School.
$11,533
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.5%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heizer Middle School a good school?
Heizer Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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