- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mountain View Middle held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 350001000739 · Rio Rancho, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 17.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Mountain View Middle held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High School
2,596 students
- Rio Rancho Hig
Rio Rancho High
2,568 students
- Rio Rancho Mid 1,024
Rio Rancho Middle School
1,024 students
- This school 931
Mountain View Middle
931 students
- Lincoln Middle 805
Lincoln Middle
805 students
- Ernest Staplet 798
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
798 students
What this shows Mountain View Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Middle compares
Mountain View 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Rio Rancho Public Schools reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,568
- 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
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 (~931 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.