Portales Junior High

Public 7-8

 700 East 3rd St
       Portales, NM  88130


(575) 356-7045

District: Portales Municipal Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,623 Help


Students who attend Portales Junior High usually attend:

High:    Portales High

Feeder schools for Portales Junior High:

Elementary:    Brown Early Childhood Center
    James Elementary
    Valencia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.2%
White:
28.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Compare Details Portales Junior High ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.2%), White (28.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Portales Junior High is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Portales Junior High is $9,623.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Portales Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Portales Junior High 81st of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Portales Junior High in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Portales Municipal Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portales Municipal Schools 51st of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Portales Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.11 44th 157 72.0%
2006 65.06 44th 156 71.8%
2007 47.42 85th 171 50.3%
2008 57.43 62nd 172 64.0%
2009 64.47 48th 178 73.0%
2010 55.62 66th 179 63.1%
2011 31.80 115th 173 33.5%
2012 56.89 69th 178 61.2%
2013 47.67 92nd 193 52.3%
2014 48.69 110th 222 50.5%
2015 41.81 105th 207 49.3%
2016 35.13 132nd 208 36.5%
2017 52.94 67th 176 61.9%
2018 60.11 57th 186 69.4%
2019 56.42 73rd 200 63.5%
2022 52.16 86th 232 62.9%
2023 56.57 81st 239 66.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.31 50th 65 23.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.45 17th 97 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.54 50th 58 13.8%
2023 28.44 57th 100 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 71st 168 57.7%
2019 53.91 65th 175 62.9%
2022 48.41 82nd 223 63.2%
2023 67.32 55th 227 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.05 24th 156 84.6%
2019 54.96 60th 160 62.5%
2022 54.85 63rd 220 71.4%
2023 63.02 62nd 213 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 77th 151 49.0%
2019 54.92 54th 152 64.5%
2022 44.81 89th 213 58.2%
2023 45.64 105th 221 52.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.75 27th 55 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 68th 149 54.4%
2019 54.88 52nd 150 65.3%
2022 42.74 92nd 214 57.0%
2023 52.00 79th 204 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Portales Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.70 26th 120 78.3%
2019 46.29 60th 121 50.4%
2022 64.41 49th 187 73.8%
2023 54.88 82nd 229 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Portales Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 221 0 4 163 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 225 3 2 169 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1992 255 5 2 177 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 283 1 2 185 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 287 9 4 216 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 262 7 0 223 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 262 7 0 223 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 246 6 1 213 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 214 7 4 187 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 206 7 12 176 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 234 5 2 171 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 226 6 1 177 5 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 173 7 2 195 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 173 7 2 195 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 183 11 2 193 6 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 185 6 3 192 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 210 4 3 225 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 192 7 0 241 4 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 170 8 0 230 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 177 8 0 218 4 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 166 6 0 258 0 1 0 0 431
2011 160 7 1 275 0 1 0 0 444
2012 170 11 2 267 4 0 2 0 456
2013 157 16 2 271 2 0 5 0 453
2014 151 13 4 259 1 0 3 0 431
2015 150 12 2 246 2 1 5 0 418
2016 141 9 2 232 1 0 8 0 393
2017 150 8 5 223 2 0 2 0 390
2018 146 16 6 233 3 1 5 0 410
2019 121 9 5 246 5 1 6 0 393
2020 113 18 2 279 4 0 13 0 429
2021 107 7 1 278 5 0 13 0 411
2022 114 9 2 290 3 1 16 0 435
2023 116 6 2 270 2 1 11 0 408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Portales Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 388 21.8 17.7 n/a
1991 399 23.8 16.7 n/a
1992 439 24.8 17.7 n/a
1993 472 28.3 16.7 n/a
1994 518 30.7 16.9 n/a
1995 493 29.1 16.9 n/a
1996 493 29.1 16.9 n/a
1997 466 29.1 16.0 n/a
1998 414 31.5 13.1 n/a
1999 403 29.6 13.6 38.7
2000 414 30.0 13.8 39.4
2001 415 27.1 15.3 48.2
2002 382 25.0 15.3 64.1
2003 382 25.0 15.3 64.1
2004 395 23.5 16.8 90.6
2005 389 24.3 16.0 66.1
2006 443 20.6 21.5 59.1
2007 444 27.4 16.2 68.5
2008 409 29.1 14.1 64.8
2009 407 27.3 14.9 61.4
2010 431 26.7 16.0 71.5
2011 444 27.5 16.1 71.8
2012 456 28.0 16.2 68.6
2013 453 27.0 16.7 71.7
2014 431 26.0 16.5 69.1
2015 418 27.0 15.4 72.2
2016 393 26.0 15.1 66.4
2017 390 24.0 16.2 67.4
2018 410 26.0 15.7 67.1
2019 393 27.0 14.5 69.7
2020 429 29.1 14.7 66.4
2021 411 30.1 13.6 54.5
2022 435 31.0 14.0 64.6
2023 408 30.0 13.6 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Portales Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 388 21.8 17.7 n/a
1991 399 23.8 16.7 n/a
1992 439 24.8 17.7 n/a
1993 472 28.3 16.7 n/a
1994 518 30.7 16.9 n/a
1995 493 29.1 16.9 n/a
1996 493 29.1 16.9 n/a
1997 466 29.1 16.0 n/a
1998 414 31.5 13.1 n/a
1999 403 29.6 13.6 38.7
2000 414 30.0 13.8 39.4
2001 415 27.1 15.3 48.2
2002 382 25.0 15.3 64.1
2003 382 25.0 15.3 64.1
2004 395 23.5 16.8 90.6
2005 389 24.3 16.0 66.1
2006 443 20.6 21.5 59.1
2007 444 27.4 16.2 68.5
2008 409 29.1 14.1 64.8
2009 407 27.3 14.9 61.4
2010 431 26.7 16.0 71.5
2011 444 27.5 16.1 71.8
2012 456 28.0 16.2 68.6
2013 453 27.0 16.7 71.7
2014 431 26.0 16.5 69.1
2015 418 27.0 15.4 72.2
2016 393 26.0 15.1 66.4
2017 390 24.0 16.2 67.4
2018 410 26.0 15.7 67.1
2019 393 27.0 14.5 69.7
2020 429 29.1 14.7 66.4
2021 411 30.1 13.6 54.5
2022 435 31.0 14.0 64.6
2023 408 30.0 13.6 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Portales Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,623

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Portales Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 239 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Portales Junior High)4041.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Portales Municipal Schools)4041.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Portales Junior High)2333.8
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Portales Municipal Schools)2333.8
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Portales Junior High)3630.7
 5.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Portales Municipal Schools)3630.7
 5.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Portales Junior High)2721.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Portales Municipal Schools)2721.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393408
 3.8%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic246270
 9.8%
Pacific Islander11
White121116
 4.1%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%59.8%
 9.9%


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Students at Portales Junior High are 66% Hispanic, 28% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Portales Junior High.

Portales Junior High ranks 81st of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Portales Junior High usually go on to attend Portales High


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