- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Hoover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000066
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Middle earns 44/100 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.
- #14 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle ranks #14 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hoover Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 350006000066 · Albuquerque, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Hoover Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hoover Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school 404
Hoover Middle
404 students
What this shows Hoover Middle reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Middle compares
Hoover Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 29.5%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Hoover Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover Middle
How many students attend Hoover Middle?
Hoover Middle has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Middle is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoover Middle?
100.0% of students at Hoover Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Middle?
Hoover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hoover Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Middle ranks #14 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Hoover Middle, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.