- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, NM
Tibbetts Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tibbetts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350099000293
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tibbetts Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tibbetts Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tibbetts Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Tibbetts Middle School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 350099000293 · Farmington, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High (1,747 students)
Tibbetts Middle School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tibbetts Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
1,747 students
- Piedra Vista H
Piedra Vista High
1,511 students
- Heights Middle 660
Heights Middle School
660 students
- This school 652
Tibbetts Middle School
652 students
- Hermosa Middle 622
Hermosa Middle School
622 students
- Country Club E 530
Country Club Elementary
530 students
What this shows Tibbetts Middle School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tibbetts Middle School compares
Tibbetts Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$12,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 15.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Tibbetts Middle School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Municipal Schools reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tibbetts Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Club Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tibbetts Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tibbetts Middle School
How many students attend Tibbetts Middle School?
Tibbetts Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tibbetts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tibbetts Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tibbetts Middle School?
100.0% of students at Tibbetts Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tibbetts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tibbetts Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.7% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tibbetts Middle School?
Tibbetts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tibbetts Middle School rank among middle schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Tibbetts Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Farmington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides Tibbetts Middle School, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.