At a glance
Reported students
622
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 156 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
453
Hermosa Middle School: 622 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.8:1 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
- 666
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Hermosa Middle School
Hermosa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Farmington. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Farmington Municipal Schools. NCES reports 622 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 White (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.4%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. 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 Hermosa Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 1 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
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.38
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.9%
- Hispanic30.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native27.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
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 Farmington Municipal Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tibbetts Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
652 reported students
Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
660 reported students
Mesa View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
461 reported students
Country Club Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
Ladera del Norte Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
504 reported students
Northeast Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
502 reported students
Public schools near Hermosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary Elementary · Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–06 | 502 | 0.2 mi |
| Ladera del Norte Elementary Elementary · Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 504 | 0.9 mi |
| McKinley Elementary Elementary · Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 438 | 0.9 mi |
| Heights Middle School Middle · Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 660 | 1.5 mi |
| Mesa View Middle School Middle · Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 461 | 2.8 mi |
| Tibbetts Middle School Middle · Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 652 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Middle School
What grades does Hermosa Middle School serve?
Hermosa Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Farmington Municipal Schools.
How many students attend Hermosa Middle School?
Hermosa Middle School reported 622 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 156 New Mexico middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 666 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hermosa Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 622 students and 35 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 Hermosa Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hermosa Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Farmington Municipal Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hermosa Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% 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 Hermosa Middle School in?
Hermosa Middle School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools, based in Farmington, NM, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hermosa Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northeast Elementary (0.2 mi), Ladera del Norte Elementary (0.9 mi), McKinley Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.