- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clovis, NM
Yucca Middle
Federal NCES profile for Yucca Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350057000223
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yucca Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yucca Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Yucca Middle shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 350057000223 · Clovis, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
Yucca Middle shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Yucca Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- W D Gattis Mid 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- This school 480
Yucca Middle
480 students
What this shows Yucca Middle reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yucca Middle compares
Yucca 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 22.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Yucca Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yucca Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yucca Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yucca Middle
How many students attend Yucca Middle?
Yucca Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yucca Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Yucca Middle is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yucca Middle?
100.0% of students at Yucca Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yucca Middle?
The largest demographic group at Yucca Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yucca Middle?
Yucca Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Yucca Middle rank among middle schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Yucca Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Yucca Middle, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.