HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL

hei.hobbsschools.net/

606 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heizer Middle School, located in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a public educational institution serving students in the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition years between elementary and high school, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigor and social responsibilities of secondary education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic program, Heizer Middle School works to engage students through various extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented initiatives. By utilizing its digital presence to keep parents and the community informed, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators and families. As part of the Hobbs school system, Heizer is dedicated to upholding district standards while addressing the specific needs of the local community, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

606

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	546
Black	15
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
546 (90.1%)
White
39 (6.4%)
Black
15 (2.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOBBS
Phone:	(575)433-1100
Website:	http://hei.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 214

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 196