Overview
KIRTLAND MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in KIRTLAND, New Mexico. The school enrolls 375 students. It is part of the CENTRAL district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictCENTRAL
County35045
CityKIRTLAND
ZIP87417
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350039000180
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment375
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)