Jal

The Jal Public Schools district in New Mexico consists of three schools: Jal Elementary, Jal High, and Jal Junior High. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.

None of the schools in the Jal Public Schools district stand out as high-performing, with all three schools receiving low state-wide rankings and ratings. Jal Elementary has the highest ranking at 275 out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools, while Jal High has the lowest ranking at 130 out of 170 New Mexico high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 109 out of 119 districts in the state, suggesting significant room for improvement in educational outcomes.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 47.62% at Jal High to 55.2% at Jal Junior High, indicate that the schools in the Jal Public Schools district serve a population with significant economic challenges. Addressing the unique needs of the predominantly Hispanic student population and providing more resources and support to economically disadvantaged families could be crucial steps in improving educational outcomes for the community.