School Overview
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.
269
Total Students
22.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLK MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic245
Black4
Two or More2
American Indian7
  • Hispanic
    245 (91.1 %)
  • White
    11 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)877-6444
Website: http://polk.aps.edu
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 89
Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POLK MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 693
Grade 789
Grade 887
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POLK MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13550.2%
Male13449.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)