Enrollment
31
Middle
DISTRICT 63 · STATE 335
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA ROSA·NCES 350240000324
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE
1753 STATE HWY 119, ANTON CHICO, NM 87711 · (575) 472-3171 · Guadalupe County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.6:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.6:1 · STATE 12.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
31 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 10 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 29% |
| Grade 8 | 12 | 39% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE→SANTA ROSA HIGH
Based on grade levels within SANTA ROSA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
57.1%
NM avg 44.2%
Math
35.7%
NM avg 27.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New Mexico schools, those numbers are about 44 and 27.
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where ANTON CHICO MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #152 of 160 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
-6 (-16%) vs 2020
-16% since 2000-01, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
5.6:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31 | 5.6 | 5.6:1 | 100% (31) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 4.3 | 7.8:1 | 45% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 4.8 | 7.0:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 3 | 12.3:1 | 100% (37) |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | 100% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 91% (29) |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 3 | 12.3:1 | 51% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ANTON CHICO MIDDLE.
About ANTON CHICO MIDDLE
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is a small middle school in ANTON CHICO, New Mexico, (ZIP code 87711). The student body numbers 31 students, from grades 6 through 8. An average school in this group (middle schools in New Mexico) has about 335 students.
SANTA ROSA operates 5 schools. Combined enrollment is 572 students.
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE's enrollment is 97% Hispanic. The remaining shares are 3% White. Guadalupe County as a whole is about 77% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.6:1 at ANTON CHICO MIDDLE, with 5.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. On average, middle schools in New Mexico have 12.5:1, compared with 5.6:1 here. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 100% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Guadalupe County average 98%.
Guadalupe County census figures show that the median household income is $42,750, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 20% of residents are in poverty. Guadalupe County is home to 8 public schools and about 643 public school students.
RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY is located about 1.3 miles from ANTON CHICO MIDDLE.
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE's enrollment declined from 37 in 2020-21 to 31 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 12.3:1 to 5.6:1.
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Guadalupe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,381
Census ACS
Median income
$42,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SANTA ROSA
- SANTA ROSA ELEMENTARYElementary · 203 students
- SANTA ROSA HIGHHigh · 193 students
- SANTA ROSA MIDDLEMiddle · 94 students
- RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 51 students
Nearby schools
- RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 51
- VALLEY MIDDLE19.2 mi · 25
- VALLEY ELEMENTARY19.2 mi · 56
- UNION ELEMENTARY26.6 mi · 90
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL27.2 mi · 345
- WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL27.4 mi · 442
Frequently asked questions
About ANTON CHICO MIDDLEHow many students attend ANTON CHICO MIDDLE?
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE enrolls approximately 31 students in grades 06-08.
Is ANTON CHICO MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ANTON CHICO MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is approximately 5.6:1 (6 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ANTON CHICO MIDDLE?
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE reports a student body of 3% White, 97% Hispanic.
Who oversees ANTON CHICO MIDDLE?
ANTON CHICO MIDDLE is overseen by SANTA ROSA in Guadalupe County.
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