- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mexico, MO
Mexico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mexico Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292081001136
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexico Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexico Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mexico Middle shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 292081001136 · Mexico, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.8:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico High (734 students)
Mexico Middle shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mexico Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico High
Mexico High
734 students
- This school
Mexico Middle
461 students
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elem.
442 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem.
418 students
- Mcmillan Early
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Mexico Middle reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexico Middle compares
Mexico Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Mexico Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mexico 59 reports $11,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcmillan Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexico Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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)
Frequently asked questions about Mexico Middle
How many students attend Mexico Middle?
Mexico Middle has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mexico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Mexico Middle?
99.8% of students at Mexico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mexico Middle is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Mexico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexico Middle?
Mexico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mexico Middle rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexico 59?
Besides Mexico Middle, Mexico 59 also operates Mexico High (734 students), Hawthorne Elem. (442 students), and Eugene Field Elem. (418 students). See the Mexico 59 district page for the complete list.