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PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
6
Schools
2,610
Students
$15,222
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
55.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,610 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,222 is near the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–KG311
JAMES ELEMENTARY01–02379
VALENCIA ELEMENTARY03–04389
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARY05–06316
PORTALES JR HIGH07–08408
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PORTALES HIGH09–12807
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,222Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
68.0%
Local (property tax)
9.8%
Federal
22.2%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,610
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,610 students.
What is the graduation rate for PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $15,222 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
56% of students in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.