- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moriarty, NM
Moriarty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moriarty 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 350189000469
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moriarty Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moriarty Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Moriarty Middle held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350189000469 · Moriarty, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty High (671 students)
Moriarty Middle held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Moriarty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moriarty High
Moriarty High
671 students
- Moriarty Eleme
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- Route 66 Eleme
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- This school 248
Moriarty Middle
248 students
What this shows Moriarty Middle reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moriarty Middle compares
Moriarty Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,977
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 34.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Moriarty Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moriarty Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Route 66 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moriarty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moriarty Middle
How many students attend Moriarty Middle?
Moriarty Middle has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty Middle is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Moriarty Middle?
100.0% of students at Moriarty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moriarty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moriarty Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moriarty Middle?
Moriarty 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 Moriarty Middle rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides Moriarty Middle, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students), Moriarty Elementary (464 students), and South Mountain Elementary (303 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.