Enrollment
373
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruidoso Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350231000531
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruidoso Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ruidoso · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruidoso Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, NM.
School address
District: Ruidoso Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350231000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruidoso Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ruidoso, New Mexico, enrolling 373 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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 373 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ruidoso Municipal Schools spends $12,251 per pupil, 26% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 373 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students) and Sierra Vista Primary (514 students) alongside Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso Middle compares
Ruidoso 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$12,251
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 58.7%
White 24.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ruidoso Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ruidoso Municipal Schools, which includes Ruidoso Middle.
$12,251
Per student
-26%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 64.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Ruidoso Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruidoso Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ruidoso Middle
How many students attend Ruidoso Middle?
Ruidoso Middle has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ruidoso, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Ruidoso Middle?
100.0% of students at Ruidoso Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruidoso Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ruidoso Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Ruidoso, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruidoso Middle?
Ruidoso Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ruidoso Middle rank among public schools in Ruidoso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruidoso Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso on the city page.
Is Ruidoso Middle a good school?
Ruidoso Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Ruidoso Municipal Schools?
Besides Ruidoso Middle, Ruidoso Municipal Schools also operates Ruidoso High (527 students), Sierra Vista Primary (514 students), and White Mountain Elementary (374 students). See the Ruidoso Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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