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#387 of 864 schools in NM
Top 45% in state
Portales JR High
Middle School · Portales · Portales, NM
A middle school in Portales, NM where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 EAST 3RD ST, Portales, NM 88130
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 115.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portales JR High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portales JR High 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portales), 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
$52,420
Median home value
$136,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Portales
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portales JR High is listed in PORTALES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portales JR High
Portales JR High is a public middle school in Portales, NM, part of Portales, serving approximately 347 students in grades 7th-8th with a 115.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portales JR High
What grades does Portales JR High serve?
Portales JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Portales JR High?
Portales JR High has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portales JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Portales JR High is 115.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portales JR High rank in NM?
Portales JR High ranks #387 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Portales JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Portales JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Portales JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portales JR High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portales JR High a charter school?
No, Portales JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portales JR High a Title I school?
No, Portales JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portales JR High?
85.3% of students at Portales JR High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 115.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Roosevelt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (575) 356-7045
- Area population (ZIP 88130)
- 17,865
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 88130; 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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