Enrollment
860
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 350006001047
Tony Hillerman Middle School — Albuquerque, NM
Federal NCES profile for Tony Hillerman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+14% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tony Hillerman Middle School reports 860 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the New Mexico average and 49% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $15,508 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.5% from local sources (property taxes), 68.0% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tony Hillerman Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 67% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 77% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 860 Top 94% in New Mexico — larger than 6% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.3% -67% vs state
NCES ID 350006001047
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.7%
In-school suspensions 108
Out-of-school suspensions 88
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Tony Hillerman Middle School.
$15,508
Per student
-19%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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James Monroe Middle
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Jefferson Middle
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Madison Middle
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Truman Middle
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520 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tony Hillerman Middle School?
Tony Hillerman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.