Best 88252 New Mexico Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 118 students in 88252, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in 88252, NM is Jal Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 88252 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88252, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88252, NM Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 88252, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 88252, NM include Jal Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88252?
1 public middle schools are located in 88252.
What is the racial composition of students in 88252?
88252 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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