- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Socorro, NM
R. Sarracino Middle
Federal NCES profile for R. Sarracino 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 350246000572
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Sarracino Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Socorro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Sarracino Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Sarracino Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Socorro, NM.
School address
District: Socorro Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350246000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
R. Sarracino Middle shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 350246000572 · Socorro, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (382 students)
R. Sarracino Middle shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
R. Sarracino Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
382 students
- Socorro High
Socorro High
378 students
- This school
R. Sarracino Middle
221 students
- Cottonwood Val
Cottonwood Valley Charter
170 students
- Midway Element 104
Midway Elementary
104 students
- San Antonio El 63
San Antonio Elementary
63 students
What this shows R. Sarracino Middle reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Sarracino Middle compares
R. Sarracino Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 20% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.1%
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
$18,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.8%
White 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, R. Sarracino Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Socorro Consolidated Schools reports $18,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. Sarracino Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Valley Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Sarracino Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about R. Sarracino Middle
How many students attend R. Sarracino Middle?
R. Sarracino Middle has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Socorro, NM. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Sarracino Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Sarracino Middle is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 36% 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 R. Sarracino Middle?
97.2% of students at R. Sarracino Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Sarracino Middle?
The largest demographic group at R. Sarracino Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in Socorro, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Sarracino Middle?
R. Sarracino 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 R. Sarracino Middle rank among public schools in Socorro?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Sarracino Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Socorro, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Socorro Consolidated Schools?
Besides R. Sarracino Middle, Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students), Socorro High (378 students), and Cottonwood Valley Charter (170 students). See the Socorro Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.