Enrollment
255
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · T or C, NM
T or C Middle
Federal NCES profile for T or C Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350261000595
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T or C Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in T or C · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T or C Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T or C Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in T or C, NM.
School address
District: T or C Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350261000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T or C Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at T or C Middle
T or C Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in T or C, New Mexico, enrolling 255 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 255 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 255 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
T or C Municipal Schools also operates T or C Elementary (367 students) and Hot Springs High (347 students) alongside T or C 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 T or C Middle compares
T or C 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.1%
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
$14,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 52.2%
White 40.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, T or C 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 T or C Municipal Schools, which includes T or C Middle.
$14,645
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.7%
Federal 14.5%
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 T or C Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T or C Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T or C Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about T or C Middle
How many students attend T or C Middle?
T or C Middle has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in T or C, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T or C Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T or C Middle is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% 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 T or C Middle?
100.0% of students at T or C Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T or C Middle?
The largest demographic group at T or C Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in T or C, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T or C Middle?
T or C Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T or C Middle rank among public schools in T or C?
By Resource Investment Index, T or C Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in T or C, 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 T or C on the city page.
Is T or C Middle a good school?
T or C Middle earns 41/100 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 T or C Municipal Schools?
Besides T or C Middle, T or C Municipal Schools also operates T or C Elementary (367 students), Hot Springs High (347 students), and Sierra Elementary (184 students). See the T or C Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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