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6.3 avg / 10

Jal School District

School District · Jal, New Mexico

Students: 550
Teachers (FTE): 33

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,529

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#49 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,529

$1,442 vs New Mexico median

District size

550 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Jal

Jal is a Jal, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $17,529 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Jal demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jal Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Jal students show an average math proficiency of 10.9% and ELA proficiency of 21.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Jal, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 10.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Jal with test data.

Schools in Jal

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Jal Elementary
7.9
Middle Schools 1
Jal JR High
5.3
High Schools 1
Jal High
5.8

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Jal
Total Enrollment
550
Teachers (FTE)
33
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jal?

Jal has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jal?

The average composite rating for Jal is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jal?

Jal spends $17,529 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jal?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jal is 16.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jal?

Jal Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jal with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Jal?

Across schools in Jal with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Jal compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Jal has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
10.9%
ELA Proficiency
21.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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