- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roswell, NM
Mesa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350225000514
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Mesa Middle shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 350225000514 · Roswell, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Mesa Middle shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 350
Mesa Middle
350 students
What this shows Mesa Middle reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Middle compares
Mesa 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.6%
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
$14,716
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
2
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 11.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Mesa Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Middle
How many students attend Mesa Middle?
Mesa Middle has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Middle is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Mesa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Middle?
Mesa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Mesa Middle, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.