Enrollment
248
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moriarty Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moriarty Middle
Moriarty Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Moriarty, New Mexico, enrolling 248 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (35%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moriarty-Edgewood School District spends $12,676 per pupil, 24% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students) and Moriarty Elementary (464 students) alongside Moriarty Middle.
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 Moriarty Middle compares
Moriarty Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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 (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
13.8:1
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
$12,676
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moriarty-Edgewood School District, which includes Moriarty Middle.
$12,676
Per student
-24%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.7%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Moriarty Middle a good school?
Moriarty Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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