- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deming, NM
Red Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Red Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350069001023
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mountain Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Mountain Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mountain Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Deming, NM.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Red Mountain Middle shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 350069001023 · Deming, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Red Mountain Middle shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Red Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- This school
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- Chaparral Elem 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- Deming Interme 373
Deming Intermediate
373 students
What this shows Red Mountain Middle reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mountain Middle compares
Red Mountain 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
White 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Red Mountain Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deming Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mountain Middle
How many students attend Red Mountain Middle?
Red Mountain Middle has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deming, NM. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Middle is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Mountain Middle?
99.9% of students at Red Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Red Mountain Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Deming, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mountain Middle?
Red Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Mountain Middle rank among public schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Mountain Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Deming, 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 Deming on the city page.
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Red Mountain Middle, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Bataan Elementary (487 students), and Columbus Elementary (483 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.