Mesa Alta JR High vs Portales JR High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 508 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Alta JR High
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
316 students
Portales JR High
Portales · Public middle · Grades 7–8
326 students
| Measure | Mesa Alta JR High Bloomfield, New Mexico | Portales JR High Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 138 | #19 of 138 |
| National rank | #14783 of 15,369 | #11540 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 316 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 26% |
| city | Bloomfield | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portales JR High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 13.3).
- •Portales JR High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 8%).
- •Portales JR High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Portales JR High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Portales JR High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Portales JR High is the larger school with 326 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa Alta JR High better than Portales JR High?
On the Success Index (US), Portales JR High ranks higher (31.9 vs 13.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mesa Alta JR High and Portales JR High?
About 508 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Alta JR High: 316. Portales JR High: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Alta JR High and Portales JR High rank in New Mexico?
Mesa Alta JR High is 114th of 138 and Portales JR High is 19th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).