- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magdalena, NM
Magdalena Middle
Federal NCES profile for Magdalena Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350177000694
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magdalena Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Magdalena · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magdalena Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, NM.
School address
District: Magdalena Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350177000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Magdalena Middle shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 350177000694 · Magdalena, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 8.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Magdalena Elementary (128 students)
Magdalena Middle shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Magdalena Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magdalena Elem
Magdalena Elementary
128 students
- Magdalena High
Magdalena High
100 students
- This school
Magdalena Middle
69 students
What this shows Magdalena Middle reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magdalena Middle compares
Magdalena Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$29,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.9%
White 20.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Magdalena Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Magdalena Municipal Schools reports $29,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magdalena Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magdalena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magdalena Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Magdalena Middle
How many students attend Magdalena Middle?
Magdalena Middle has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magdalena, NM. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Magdalena Middle is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magdalena Middle?
100.0% of students at Magdalena Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magdalena Middle?
The largest demographic group at Magdalena Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Magdalena, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magdalena Middle?
Magdalena Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Magdalena Middle rank among public schools in Magdalena?
By Resource Investment Index, Magdalena Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Magdalena, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Magdalena Municipal Schools?
Besides Magdalena Middle, Magdalena Municipal Schools also operates Magdalena Elementary (128 students) and Magdalena High (100 students). See the Magdalena Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.