Below Average
#745 of 864 schools in NM
Polk Middle
Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2220 RAYMAC RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polk Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polk Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,928
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| EL Camino Real AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 4.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The International School at Mesa Del SolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #137 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Polk Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk Middle
Polk Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 256 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk Middle
What grades does Polk Middle serve?
Polk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Polk Middle?
Polk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polk Middle rank in NM?
Polk Middle ranks #745 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Polk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Polk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Polk Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polk Middle a charter school?
No, Polk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk Middle a Title I school?
No, Polk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polk Middle?
100.8% of students at Polk Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (505) 877-6444
- Area population (ZIP 87105)
- 54,215
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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