- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NM
Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350153000403
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: Las Vegas City Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350153000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Memorial Middle grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 350153000403 · Las Vegas, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Robertson High (331 students)
Memorial Middle grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robertson High
Robertson High
331 students
- Los Ninos Elem
Los Ninos Elementary
314 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
251 students
- This school
Memorial Middle
167 students
- Mike Sena Elem 58
Mike Sena Elementary
58 students
What this shows Memorial Middle reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle compares
Memorial Middle is a growing 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 20% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Memorial Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Las Vegas City Public Schools reports $18,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Ninos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mike Sena Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle
How many students attend Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has 167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Memorial Middle?
100.0% of students at Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Memorial Middle rank among public schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Vegas City Public Schools?
Besides Memorial Middle, Las Vegas City Public Schools also operates Robertson High (331 students), Los Ninos Elementary (314 students), and Sierra Vista Elementary (251 students). See the Las Vegas City Public Schools district page for the complete list.