Enrollment
480
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yucca Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yucca Middle
Yucca Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clovis, New Mexico, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clovis Municipal Schools spends $11,426 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students) and W D Gattis Middle School (527 students) alongside Yucca Middle.
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 Yucca Middle compares
Yucca Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,426
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Municipal Schools, which includes Yucca Middle.
$11,426
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 73.3%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Yucca Middle a good school?
Yucca Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. 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 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.
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