JAL JR HIGH
125 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jal Junior High School, located in Jal, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for students in the local community. Situated on Property Street, the school is part of the Jal Public Schools district and is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The campus focuses on providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing fundamental core subjects while encouraging student engagement within a smaller, tight-knit community setting.
The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on localized support and educational standards, Jal Junior High aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors. As a vital component of the Jal school system, the junior high plays a key role in the district’s overall mission to support the success of the youth in this southeastern New Mexico town.
The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on localized support and educational standards, Jal Junior High aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors. As a vital component of the Jal school system, the junior high plays a key role in the district’s overall mission to support the success of the youth in this southeastern New Mexico town.
125
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 107 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic107 (85.6 %)
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White17 (13.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.8 %)
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: | JAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (575)395-2101 |
| Website: | http://www.jalnm.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 125 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 119 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
46
Grade 7
32
Grade 8
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 46 |
| Grade 7 | 32 |
| Grade 8 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 72 | 57.6% |
| Male | 53 | 42.4% |