- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobbs, NM
Houston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350126000351
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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
Houston Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Houston Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350126000351 · Hobbs, NM Other · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobbs High (2,312 students)
Houston Middle School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Houston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobbs High
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- This school 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 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 Houston Middle School reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Middle School compares
Houston 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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 822 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 19.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Houston 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 Houston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland 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 Houston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 other 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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle School
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has 822 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobbs, NM. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Middle School?
100.0% of students at Houston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houston Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Houston Middle School rank among schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle School ranks #8 of 10 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 schools in Hobbs on the city page.
What other schools are in Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Houston Middle School, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Hobbs High (2,312 students), Highland Middle School (808 students), and Hobbs Freshman High (747 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.