- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hobbs, NM
Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350126000349
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 18
- public schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #6 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Highland Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 350126000349 · Hobbs, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 18:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Highland Middle School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Highland 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
- This school 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- College Lane E 532
College Lane Elementary
532 students
What this shows Highland Middle School reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Middle School compares
Highland 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$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 808 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 18.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Highland Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Highland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Middle School
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Middle School?
100.0% of students at Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Highland Middle School rank among public schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Middle School ranks #6 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 Highland Middle School, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Houston Middle School (822 students), and Hobbs Freshman High (747 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.