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CUBA MIDDLE

50 COUNTY RD 13, CUBA, NM 87013CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
135
Students
Total enrolled
$29,202
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 104% vs nat'l
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 23% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 43% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 135 students in grades 06–08 in CUBA, New Mexico.
104% above average funding
District spends $29,202 per pupil, 104% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CUBA MIDDLE is a small middle in CUBA, New Mexico, serving grades 06–08 with 135 students. The district invests $29,202 per student — 104% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at CUBA MIDDLE

135
Total Students
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution83 male · 52 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 135 students
Student Composition
21%
73%
Asian1%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American73%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350066000235

Academic Outcomes at CUBA MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87013

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,202Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,202
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,849
Student Support$5,548
Administration$3,504
Operations$4,380
Other$2,920
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,202 spent per student, an estimated $12,937 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
14%
State government
52.3%
Local (property tax)
14.2%
Federal programs
33.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,202/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CUBA ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
CUBA HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySandoval County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)289-3211
NCES ID: 350066000235
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CUBA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Elem
CUBA ELEMENTARY
311 students · PK–05
● 28 opp100% FRL
High
CUBA HIGH
300 students · 09–12
● 28 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
50 COUNTY RD 13, CUBA, NM 87013
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.