For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 347 students in 88130, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in 88130, NM is Portales Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 88130 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88130, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88130, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
88130, New Mexico 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 88130, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 88130, NM include Portales Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 88130?
1 public middle schools are located in 88130.
What is the racial composition of students in 88130?
88130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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