- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ojo Caliente, NM
Mesa Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mesa Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350198000705
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa Vista Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ojo Caliente · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa Vista Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Vista Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM.
School address
District: Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350198000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mesa Vista Middle grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350198000705 · Ojo Caliente, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 25.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Vista High (93 students)
Mesa Vista Middle grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 2.3 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesa Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Vista Hig
Mesa Vista High
93 students
- El Rito Elemen
El Rito Elementary
63 students
- Ojo Caliente E
Ojo Caliente Elementary
55 students
- This school
Mesa Vista Middle
51 students
What this shows Mesa Vista Middle reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa Vista Middle compares
Mesa Vista Middle is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 82% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,728
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Mesa Vista Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools reports $22,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ojo Caliente Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Vista Middle
How many students attend Mesa Vista Middle?
Mesa Vista Middle has 51 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ojo Caliente, NM. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista Middle is 25.5:1, which is 82% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa Vista Middle?
100.0% of students at Mesa Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mesa Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Ojo Caliente, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa Vista Middle?
Mesa Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Vista Middle rank among public schools in Ojo Caliente?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa Vista Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools?
Besides Mesa Vista Middle, Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools also operates Mesa Vista High (93 students), El Rito Elementary (63 students), and Ojo Caliente Elementary (55 students). See the Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.