Enrollment
221
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R. Sarracino Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at R. Sarracino Middle
R. Sarracino Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Socorro, New Mexico, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.2% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 221 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 221 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students) and Socorro High (378 students) alongside R. Sarracino 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 R. Sarracino Middle compares
R. Sarracino 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Socorro Consolidated Schools, which includes R. Sarracino Middle.
$16,102
Per student
-3%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 66.4%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Socorro on the city page.
Is R. Sarracino Middle a good school?
R. Sarracino Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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