Enrollment
860
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Tony Hillerman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tony Hillerman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006001047
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tony Hillerman Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #24 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tony Hillerman Middle School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tony Hillerman Middle School ranks #24 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tony Hillerman Middle School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tony Hillerman Middle School
Tony Hillerman Middle School is a large middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 860 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 94% of state schools at 860 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 860 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Tony Hillerman 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 Tony Hillerman Middle School compares
Tony Hillerman 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 67% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$12,964
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 21.3%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Tony Hillerman 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 Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Tony Hillerman Middle School.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
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 Tony Hillerman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tony Hillerman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tony Hillerman Middle School
How many students attend Tony Hillerman Middle School?
Tony Hillerman Middle School has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tony Hillerman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tony Hillerman Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Tony Hillerman Middle School?
26.3% of students at Tony Hillerman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tony Hillerman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tony Hillerman Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tony Hillerman Middle School?
Tony Hillerman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tony Hillerman Middle School rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Tony Hillerman Middle School ranks #24 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Tony Hillerman Middle School a good school?
Tony Hillerman Middle School earns 39/100 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Tony Hillerman Middle School, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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