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ANTON CHICO MIDDLE

1753 STATE HWY 119, ANTON CHICO, NM 87711SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
34
Students
Total enrolled
$19,477
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
36% vs nat'l
7.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
54% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 34 students in grades 06–08 in ANTON CHICO, New Mexico.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,477 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
7.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is a small middle in ANTON CHICO, New Mexico, serving grades 06–08 with 34 students. The district invests $19,477 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 7.0:1 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.

Student Body & Demographics at ANTON CHICO MIDDLE

34
Total Students
7.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution15 male · 19 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 34 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian3%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino91%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350240000324

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,477Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,477
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,570
Student Support$3,701
Administration$2,337
Operations$2,922
Other$1,948
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,477 spent per student, an estimated $8,628 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
State government
67.8%
Local (property tax)
8.2%
Federal programs
24.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,477/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 7.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 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
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyGuadalupe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (575)472-3171
NCES ID: 350240000324
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ANTON CHICO 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.

Location
1753 STATE HWY 119, ANTON CHICO, NM 87711
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.