Enrollment
652
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tibbetts Middle School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tibbetts Middle School
Tibbetts Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger 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.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside Tibbetts Middle School.
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 Tibbetts Middle School compares
Tibbetts Middle School 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 | 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 (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
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
$11,393
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes Tibbetts Middle School.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tibbetts Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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