Enrollment
137
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texico, NM
Texico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Texico Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350258000590
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texico Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Texico · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Texico Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Texico, NM.
School address
District: Texico Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350258000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texico Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texico Middle
Texico Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Texico, New Mexico, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 32.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller 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 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Texico Municipal Schools spends $13,357 per pupil, 20% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico Elementary (246 students) and Texico High (168 students) alongside Texico 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 Texico Middle compares
Texico 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 59% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,357
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Texico Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texico Municipal Schools, which includes Texico Middle.
$13,357
Per student
-20%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 73.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 Texico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texico Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Texico High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texico Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Texico Middle
How many students attend Texico Middle?
Texico Middle has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texico, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Texico Middle is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texico Middle?
32.8% of students at Texico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Texico Middle is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Texico, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texico Middle?
Texico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Texico Middle rank among public schools in Texico?
By Resource Investment Index, Texico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Texico, 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 Texico on the city page.
Is Texico Middle a good school?
Texico Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Texico Municipal Schools?
Besides Texico Middle, Texico Municipal Schools also operates Texico Elementary (246 students) and Texico High (168 students). See the Texico Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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