- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Fe, NM
Milagro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Milagro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350237001139
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milagro Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Milagro Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milagro Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Milagro Middle shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 350237001139 · Santa Fe, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Milagro Middle shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Milagro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- This school 329
Milagro Middle
329 students
What this shows Milagro Middle reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milagro Middle compares
Milagro Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
329
Bigger than 37% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$14,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
White 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Milagro Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milagro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milagro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milagro Middle
How many students attend Milagro Middle?
Milagro Middle has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milagro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Milagro Middle is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 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 Milagro Middle?
100.0% of students at Milagro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milagro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Milagro Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milagro Middle?
Milagro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Milagro Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Milagro Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Milagro Middle, Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.