ANIMAS MIDDLE

ANIMAS MIDDLE operates as a tiny junior high in ANIMAS, New Mexico, overseen by ANIMAS. Current enrollment sits at 27 students spanning grades 5 through 6. Compared to the state average of about 335 students per school, that is 92% leaner than typical.

Across the 3 schools in ANIMAS (165 students total), ANIMAS MIDDLE accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, ANIMAS MIDDLE records that the largest single group is White at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 44% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.5:1, putting ANIMAS MIDDLE higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at ANIMAS MIDDLE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, Hidalgo County reports that median household earnings sit near $48,882, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 22%. ANIMAS MIDDLE is one of 7 public schools in Hidalgo County (combined enrollment of about 643 students).

The closest other public school is ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. ANIMAS MIDDLE's enrollment has ticked up 17% since 2018, when it stood at 23 (now 27). The White share of enrollment fell from 74% to 48% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 23.0:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.