For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 118 students in Jal, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Jal, NM is Jal Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Jal have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jal, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jal Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jal, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jal, NM include Jal Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jal?
1 public middle schools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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