- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Truman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Truman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000114
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle ranks #5 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Truman Middle shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 350006000114 · Albuquerque, NM Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Truman Middle shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Truman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school 520
Truman Middle
520 students
What this shows Truman Middle reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Middle compares
Truman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 14% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.8%
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
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Truman Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Middle
How many students attend Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 39% 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 Truman Middle?
100.0% of students at Truman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Truman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Truman Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Truman Middle, 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.