Portales School District
School District · Portales, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
85.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
85.7:1
Evaluating Portales?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Portales as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary
Portales · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portales JR High
Portales · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valencia Elementary
Portales · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#63 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,691
$3,280 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,571 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Portales ranks #63 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Portales's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lindsey-steiner Elementary (6.7/10), Portales JR High (6.5/10), and Valencia Elementary (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Portales
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindsey-steiner Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Portales JR High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Valencia Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Portales High | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Portales
Portales is a Portales, New Mexico school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,571 students with a student-teacher ratio of 85.7:1. The district invests $15,691 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Portales demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lindsey-steiner Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Portales students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portales, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portales with test data.
Schools in Portales
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Portales
- Total Enrollment
- 2,571
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portales?
Portales has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portales?
The average composite rating for Portales is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Portales?
Portales spends $15,691 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portales?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portales is 85.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portales?
Lindsey-steiner Elementary is the highest-rated school in Portales with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Portales?
Across schools in Portales with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portales compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Portales has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
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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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