Middle Schools in Portales

The two middle schools located in Portales, New Mexico are Portales Junior High and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Portales school district.

Portales Junior High stands out for its consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its strong performance in science proficiency, outpacing both the Portales and New Mexico state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6. In contrast, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary excels in mathematics proficiency, surpassing the Portales and state averages, and has an even lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7.

While Lindsey-Steiner Elementary serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (65.51%) compared to Portales Junior High (59.8%), the data suggests that both schools are providing quality education to their respective student populations, with each demonstrating strengths in different academic areas.