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Polk Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 456 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted February 16, 2010

I love going to this school, I look forward to going to school everyday. I waould have never thought that i waould say this but I actually like going to school.:)
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 31, 2009

My son attends this school and the problem that I see is the school and parents. Parents depend on teachers to teach the students and babysit. Teachers are not babysitters they are teachers. Parents need to be teachers too and in charge of teaching their children respect and responsibility. I understand parents work for a living but if you decided to have children, teaching respect and responsibility will open many victory doors to that child. The problem with the school is that they do not make parents aware if the student is having problems in class. A phone call or a letter by mail helps, very simple. If a student is failing, the teachers need to inform the parent. If the school and parents work together with the students, they will have a brighter future and this school (teachers and principal) can be very successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2008

I have a child that is attending this school. And it is awful. all my complaints fall upon deaf ears!! The children at this school run a muck, the thing I find funny is you can get bad grades and still be sports,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

My son went to this school last year and it was the worst school year to date!! My son was picked on and harrassed through out the year!!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
11%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

145 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
11%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students25%
Female25%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Current2%
English Language Learner Exited52%

Reading

All Students31%
Female31%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current11%
English Language Learner Exited42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students17%
Female11%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities3%
English Language Learner Current9%
English Language Learner Exited33%

Reading

All Students24%
Female24%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current7%
English Language Learner Exited44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students33%
Female17%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current20%
English Language Learner Exited50%

Reading

All Students37%
Female28%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current14%
English Language Learner Exited50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 84% 56%
White 11% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2220 Raymac SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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