- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomfield, NM
Mesa Alta Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Alta Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350024000158
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Alta Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Alta Jr High has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Alta Jr High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bloomfield, NM.
School address
District: Bloomfield Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350024000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mesa Alta Jr High held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 350024000158 · Bloomfield, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High (764 students)
Mesa Alta Jr High held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Alta Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High
764 students
- Central Primar
Central Primary
433 students
- Naaba Ani Elem
Naaba Ani Elementary
405 students
- This school
Mesa Alta Jr High
316 students
- Bloomfield Ear 236
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
236 students
- Blanco Element 138
Blanco Elementary
138 students
What this shows Mesa Alta Jr High reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Alta Jr High compares
Mesa Alta Jr High 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.6%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Mesa Alta Jr High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Schools reports $15,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Alta Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naaba Ani Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanco Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Alta Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Alta Jr High
How many students attend Mesa Alta Jr High?
Mesa Alta Jr High has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomfield, NM. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Alta Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Alta Jr High is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Mesa Alta Jr High?
100.0% of students at Mesa Alta Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Alta Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Alta Jr High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Alta Jr High?
Mesa Alta Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa Alta Jr High rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Alta Jr High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Schools?
Besides Mesa Alta Jr High, Bloomfield Schools also operates Bloomfield High (764 students), Central Primary (433 students), and Naaba Ani Elementary (405 students). See the Bloomfield Schools district page for the complete list.