- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jon, NM
San Jon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for San Jon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350234000835
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jon Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in San Jon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jon Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Jon, NM.
School address
District: San Jon Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350234000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
San Jon Middle School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350234000835 · San Jon, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: San Jon Elementary (64 students)
San Jon Middle School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
San Jon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Jon Elemen
San Jon Elementary
64 students
- San Jon High
San Jon High
30 students
- This school
San Jon Middle School
29 students
What this shows San Jon Middle School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jon Middle School compares
San Jon Middle School is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 15% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
White 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, San Jon Middle School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for San Jon Municipal Schools reports $25,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Jon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jon Middle School
How many students attend San Jon Middle School?
San Jon Middle School has 29 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jon, NM. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jon Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 31% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% 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 San Jon Middle School?
100.0% of students at San Jon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at San Jon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in San Jon, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jon Middle School?
San Jon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Jon Middle School rank among public schools in San Jon?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Jon, 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 San Jon Municipal Schools?
Besides San Jon Middle School, San Jon Municipal Schools also operates San Jon Elementary (64 students) and San Jon High (30 students). See the San Jon Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.