POLK MIDDLE SCHOOL
POLK MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 315 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, POLK MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
POLK MIDDLE School, located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a community-centered educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of its middle school population. By emphasizing high expectations and personalized growth, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities.
The school places a significant focus on community engagement and building strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. As a neighborhood hub, POLK MIDDLE School integrates technology and collaborative learning practices to modernize the student experience while maintaining a deep connection to its local roots. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and succeed in an increasingly complex world.
For more information, contact POLK MIDDLE at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744
POLK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 315 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 315
- Teachers:
- 23.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 315 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POLK MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.7%
- White
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.