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MEMORIAL MIDDLE

1236 5TH STREET, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
168
Students
Total enrolled
$19,739
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 168 students in grades 07–08 in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,739 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
10.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

MEMORIAL MIDDLE is a small middle in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, serving grades 07–08 with 168 students. The district invests $19,739 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 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 MEMORIAL MIDDLE

168
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution75 male · 93 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 168 students
Student Composition
95%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino95%
Black1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350153000403

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,739Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,739
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,685
Student Support$3,750
Administration$2,369
Operations$2,961
Other$1,974
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,739 spent per student, an estimated $8,744 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
17%
State government
68.1%
Local (property tax)
17.5%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,739/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 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
Elementary
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYMIKE SENA ELEMENTARYLVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD
↓
Middle
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
ROBERTSON HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySan Miguel County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)454-5710
NCES ID: 350153000403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAS VEGAS 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.

More in LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
ROBERTSON HIGH
402 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY
339 students · PK–03
100% FRL
Mid
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY
253 students · 04–06
100% FRL
Elem
MIKE SENA ELEMENTARY
40 students · KG–05
100% FRL
Elem
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD
0 students · KG–KG
District School Rankings
Location
1236 5TH STREET, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
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.