Enrollment
461
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mesa View Middle School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mesa View Middle School
Mesa View Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 461 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 461 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside Mesa View Middle School.
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 View Middle School compares
Mesa View Middle School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 (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
13.2:1
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
$11,393
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Mesa View Middle School.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mesa View Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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