Serving 347 students in grades 7-8, Portales Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 347 students
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Portales Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portales Jr High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portales Jr High School is ranked #284 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Portales Jr High School?
347 students attend Portales Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Portales Jr High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Portales Jr High School offer ?
Portales Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Portales Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 347 students
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
