Enrollment
481
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roswell, NM
Mountain View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350225000518
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% 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 high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Roswell, New Mexico, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 90% of New Mexico schools and 32% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Roswell Independent Schools spends $12,961 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 481 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students) and Goddard High (1,096 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$12,961
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 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 84.8%
White 11.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Mountain View Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roswell Independent Schools, which includes Mountain View Middle.
$12,961
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 74.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte 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
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~481 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Middle
How many students attend Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roswell, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Middle?
100.0% 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 84.8% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Middle?
Mountain View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
Is Mountain View Middle a good school?
Mountain View Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Mountain View Middle, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.
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