JAL JR HIGH

JAL
100 PROPERTY STREET
JAL, NM 88252
119 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jal Junior High School, located in Jal, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for students in the local community. Situated on Property Street, the school is part of the Jal Public Schools district and is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The campus focuses on providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing fundamental core subjects while encouraging student engagement within a smaller, tight-knit community setting.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By maintaining a focus on localized support and educational standards, Jal Junior High aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors. As a vital component of the Jal school system, the junior high plays a key role in the district’s overall mission to support the success of the youth in this southeastern New Mexico town.
119
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    106 (89.1%)
  • White
    12 (10.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: JAL
Phone: (575)395-2101
Website: http://www.jalnm.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 52
Gender Ratio