- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, NM
Hermosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hermosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350099000286
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermosa Middle School earns 29/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermosa Middle School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hermosa Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350099000286 · Farmington, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 14.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Hermosa Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hermosa 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
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- This school 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- Country Club E 530
Country Club Elementary
530 students
What this shows Hermosa Middle School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermosa Middle School compares
Hermosa 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 46% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Hermosa 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 Hermosa 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 |
| Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Club Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermosa 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Middle School
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School?
Hermosa Middle School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% 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 Hermosa Middle School?
43.7% of students at Hermosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hermosa Middle School is White at 30.9% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermosa Middle School?
Hermosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Hermosa Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermosa Middle School ranks #2 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 Hermosa Middle School, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.