Serving 435 students in grades 7-8, Portales Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portales Jr High School's student population of 435 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portales Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portales Jr High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portales Jr High School's ranking?
Portales Jr High School is ranked #156 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Portales Jr High School?
435 students attend Portales Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Portales Jr High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portales Jr High School?
Portales Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portales Jr High School offer ?
Portales Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Portales Jr High School part of?
Portales Jr High School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 9/29/2023
This school is okay I guess. The teachers are nice and the new principle too.
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