POLK MIDDLE
222 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Polk Middle School, located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a community-centered educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of its middle school population. By emphasizing high expectations and personalized growth, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities.
The school places a significant focus on community engagement and building strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. As a neighborhood hub, Polk Middle School integrates technology and collaborative learning practices to modernize the student experience while maintaining a deep connection to its local roots. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and succeed in an increasingly complex world.
The school places a significant focus on community engagement and building strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. As a neighborhood hub, Polk Middle School integrates technology and collaborative learning practices to modernize the student experience while maintaining a deep connection to its local roots. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and succeed in an increasingly complex world.
222
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 182 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 8 |
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Hispanic182 (82.0%)
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White17 (7.7%)
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Two or More10 (4.5%)
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American Indian8 (3.6%)
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Black4 (1.8%)
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Asian1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ALBUQUERQUE |
| Phone: | (505)877-6444 |
| Website: | http://polk.aps.edu |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 222 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 214 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
78
Grade 7
70
Grade 8
74
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 78 |
| Grade 7 | 70 |
| Grade 8 | 74 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 111 | 50% |
| Male | 111 | 50% |
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