- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, NM
Mesa View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mesa View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350099000601
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa View Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa View Middle School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Mesa View Middle School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350099000601 · Farmington, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Mesa View Middle School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- Tibbetts Middl 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- This school 461
Mesa View Middle School
461 students
What this shows Mesa View Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa View Middle School compares
Mesa View Middle School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.1%
White 18.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Mesa View Middle School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa View Middle School
How many students attend Mesa View Middle School?
Mesa View Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% 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 View Middle School?
100.0% of students at Mesa View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mesa View Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa View Middle School?
Mesa View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mesa View Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa View Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Mesa View Middle School, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.