At a glance
Reported students
527
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 156 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393.5
W D Gattis Middle School: 527 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 635
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about W D Gattis Middle School
W D Gattis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Clovis. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Clovis Municipal Schools. NCES reports 527 students for 2024–25.
Among 156 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.2%) and White (26.2%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking W D Gattis Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic59.2%
- Black8.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clovis Municipal Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marshall 6th Grade Academy
Middle · Grades 06–06
511 reported students
Yucca Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
480 reported students
La Casita Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Clovis HS Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
482 reported students
Arts Academy at Bella Vista
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Zia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
398 reported students
Public schools near W D Gattis Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Elementary Elementary · Clovis Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 357 | 1.3 mi |
| Sandia Elementary Elementary · Clovis Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 338 | 1.8 mi |
| Highland Elementary Elementary · Clovis Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 268 | 1.9 mi |
| Mesa Elementary Elementary · Clovis Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 389 | 2.2 mi |
| Marshall 6th Grade Academy Middle · Clovis Municipal Schools | 06–06 | 511 | 2.6 mi |
| Yucca Middle Middle · Clovis Municipal Schools | 07–08 | 480 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about W D Gattis Middle School
What grades does W D Gattis Middle School serve?
W D Gattis Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Clovis Municipal Schools.
How many students attend W D Gattis Middle School?
W D Gattis Middle School reported 527 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 156 New Mexico middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 635 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at W D Gattis Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 527 students and 36.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is W D Gattis Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
W D Gattis Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clovis Municipal Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of W D Gattis Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is W D Gattis Middle School in?
W D Gattis Middle School is part of Clovis Municipal Schools, based in Clovis, NM, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near W D Gattis Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barry Elementary (1.3 mi), Sandia Elementary (1.8 mi), Highland Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.