PORTALES JR HIGH SCHOOL

PORTALES JR HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PORTALES school district, located in PORTALES, NM with about 410 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 26 teachers, PORTALES JR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Portales Junior High School, located at 700 East 3rd St in Portales, New Mexico, serves as a key academic institution within the Portales Municipal School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescent students. The school focuses on fostering a culture of learning, community engagement, and student success as pupils transition through their middle-level years.

The institution operates under the broader mission of Portales Municipal Schools, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for future educational and personal challenges. By utilizing the resources and administrative oversight provided by the district, the school works to implement a curriculum that addresses both state standards and local educational goals. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities by visiting their official website at http://www.portalesschools.com/.

For more information, contact PORTALES JR HIGH at (505) 356-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 EAST 3RD ST
PORTALES, NM 88130
Advertisement

PORTALES JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORTALES, NM with about 410 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PORTALES
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 410 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.8%
White
35.6%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.