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Portales Jr High School

700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 408 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Portales Jr High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
408 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#284 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portales Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portales Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
66%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portales Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Portales Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portales Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portales Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portales Jr High School's ranking?
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?
408 students attend Portales Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Portales Jr High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portales Jr High School?
Portales Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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?
Portales Jr High School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.

School Reviews
3   9/29/2023
This school is okay I guess. The teachers are nice and the new principle too.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lariena Holman

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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