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Polk Academy of Agricultural Science

Dig into real-world learning through our Sustaining the Future Environmental STEM Pathway. 

Sustaining the Future

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Polk: Proud to be a Magnet School

Polk Middle School is a proud member of the Magnet Schools of America. Magnet schools are open to all students in a district, regardless of their zip code.

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Where Every Student Achieves Success

We are a safe, supportive and empowered multicultural community of bilingual/bi-literate learners.

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Sustaining the Future school tours
Sustaining the Future School Tours

Our pathway schools include:

  • Rio Grande High School
  • Polk Middle School
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • Los Padillas Elementary

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Attendance Counts

Every school day is an opportunity for your student to learn, grow, and connect.

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Turning Cafeteria Scraps into Garden Soil

We're partnering with the community to keep food waste out of landfills and put it to productive use. 

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Sustaining the Future

At Polk Academy of Agricultural Science, students dig into real-world learning through our Sustaining the Future Environmental STEM Pathway. From agriculture and food systems to water conservation, soil health and ecosystems, students explore how science and sustainability connect to their everyday lives.

Through hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning, students tackle environmental challenges while building skills in science, math, literacy and problem-solving. Polk also offers a Dual Language Academy in English and Spanish, helping students grow as bilingual learners while exploring STEM topics.

Upcoming Events

APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar Lunch and Learn: Community Buddies
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MacArthur Elementary School, 1100 Douglas MacArthur Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar Traditional Foods Workshop
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Los Padillas Elementary School, 2525 Los Padillas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, USA

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