For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 326 students in Portales, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Portales, NM is Portales Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portales, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Portales have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portales, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portales, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portales, NM include Portales Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portales?
1 public middle schools are located in Portales.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales?
Portales public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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