- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tularosa, NM
Tularosa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tularosa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350267000606
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tularosa Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tularosa · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tularosa Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, NM.
School address
District: Tularosa Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350267000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tularosa Middle shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350267000606 · Tularosa, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 9.3:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Tularosa High (303 students)
Tularosa Middle shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tularosa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tularosa High
Tularosa High
303 students
- Tularosa Eleme
Tularosa Elementary
230 students
- Tularosa Inter
Tularosa Intermediate
210 students
- This school
Tularosa Middle
140 students
What this shows Tularosa Middle reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tularosa Middle compares
Tularosa 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 13% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$19,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.9%
White 17.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Tularosa Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tularosa Municipal Schools reports $19,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tularosa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tularosa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tularosa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tularosa Middle
How many students attend Tularosa Middle?
Tularosa Middle has 140 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tularosa, NM. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Middle is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 41% 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 Tularosa Middle?
91.7% of students at Tularosa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tularosa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tularosa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Tularosa, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tularosa Middle?
Tularosa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Tularosa Middle rank among public schools in Tularosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tularosa Municipal Schools?
Besides Tularosa Middle, Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa High (303 students), Tularosa Elementary (230 students), and Tularosa Intermediate (210 students). See the Tularosa Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.