Enrollment
931
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rio Rancho, NM
Mountain View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350001000739
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain View Middle
Mountain View Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, enrolling 931 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 94% of state schools at 931 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (23%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rio Rancho Public Schools spends $11,377 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 931 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rio Rancho Public Schools also operates Cleveland High School (2,596 students) and Rio Rancho High (2,568 students) alongside Mountain View 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 Mountain View Middle compares
Mountain View 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 84% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 85% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$11,377
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 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 60.5%
White 23.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Mountain View 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 Rio Rancho Public Schools, which includes Mountain View Middle.
$11,377
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 74.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 Mountain View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest Stapleton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Middle
How many students attend Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Middle?
13.0% of students at Mountain View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mountain View Middle rank among middle schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Rio Rancho, 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 Rio Rancho on the city page.
Is Mountain View Middle a good school?
Mountain View Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Mexico schools. 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 Rio Rancho Public Schools?
Besides Mountain View Middle, Rio Rancho Public Schools also operates Cleveland High School (2,596 students), Rio Rancho High (2,568 students), and Rio Rancho Middle School (1,024 students). See the Rio Rancho Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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