Enrollment
350
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mesa Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mesa Middle
Mesa Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Roswell, New Mexico, enrolling 350 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Roswell Independent Schools spends $12,961 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students) and Goddard High (1,096 students) alongside Mesa Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mesa Middle compares
Mesa Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roswell Independent Schools, which includes Mesa Middle.
$12,961
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 74.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mesa Middle a good school?
Mesa Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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