Serving 134 students in grades 7-12, Escalante Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Escalante Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Tierra Amarilla, NM, encompassing approximately 1,096.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 19.5 miles and the furthest edge located 29.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escalante Middle/high School's student population of 134 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Escalante Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalante Middle/high School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
7%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
11-19%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalante Middle/high School's ranking?
Escalante Middle/high School is ranked #720 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escalante Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Escalante Middle/high School is 11-19%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Escalante Middle/high School?
134 students attend Escalante Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Escalante Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escalante Middle/high School?
Escalante Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Escalante Middle/high School offer ?
Escalante Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escalante Middle/high School part of?
Escalante Middle/high School is part of Chama Valley School District.
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