Jal

The Jal school district in New Mexico consists of three schools: Jal Elementary, Jal High, and Jal Junior High. The data shows that the schools in this district are consistently underperforming, with low test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings.

Across all three schools, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science is significantly lower than the state averages. For example, at Jal Elementary, only 27% of students were proficient in ELA and 21% in Math, compared to state averages of 39% and 25% respectively. The 4-year graduation rate at Jal High is also below the state average at 76.7%. Additionally, all three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.62% at Jal High to 55.2% at Jal Junior High, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district.

The low performance of the schools in the Jal school district is further reflected in their statewide rankings, with Jal Elementary and Jal Junior High ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types, and Jal High ranked in the bottom quarter of high schools. This suggests that the district is facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve the educational outcomes for students in Jal.